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About the Role

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines by cleaning and sterilizing all appliances and equipment used in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation, including decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, and packaging instruments for sterilization.
• Stocks supplies and replenishes the sterilization area.
• Operates and maintains sterilization equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs all testing based on OSHA standards.
• Maintains the sterilization room in superior condition, meeting OSHA standards with 100% accuracy.
• Maintains accurate OSHA records for all testing and maintenance performed.
• Collects and prepares hazardous waste for disposal.
• Helps set up the treatment area.
• Performs duties within OSHA, HIPAA, healthcare, and orthodontic regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Requires 1-3 years of relative experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment.
• Action-oriented and adaptive.
• Effective communication with team members.
• Compassion and high level of service for patients, parents, and staff.
• Integrity.
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to stay organized and follow instructions.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and Web Browser.

Work Type

• Full time

Experience Level

• 1-3 Years Relative Experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $18-$22 per hour

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Uniform allowance
• Opportunity for bonuses