Dental Clinic Sterilization Technician

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Work Schedule Monday–Friday

Job summary

UM FDSP Associates PA seeks a clinical support professional to assist with sterilization, preparation, distribution, collection, and storage of medical supplies and equipment to support clinic operations and patient care.

Under supervision, you will prepare instruments for sterilization, operate washer/sterilizer and autoclave, record conditions, transport supplies, and help with clerical tasks, while following universal precautions and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related experience in materials management or central sterilization.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments for sterilization and decontamination.
• Operates washer/sterilizer, heat sealer, autoclave, and sonic washer to clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Adjusts and records pressure, temperature, and time per procedures.
• Sorts and stores sterilized instruments and equipment in appropriate area.
• Pre-packages cassettes, wraps, and attaches labels.
• Loads instrument carts with cassettes, supplies, and equipment per patient care requirements.
• Transports carts to clinic or service areas.
• Receives, inspects, and verifies return of contaminated instruments; initiates procedures for missing/damaged items.
• Logs instruments in/out using manual or barcode system; enters/retrieves data in computerized database.
• Completes requisitions to order supplies; labels and shelves supplies.
• Maintains logs and records of supply transactions; observes universal precautions.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as answering phones and filing.

Skills

Arithmetic

Communication

Stamina/Standing

PPE adherence

Record keeping

Material handling

Instruction following

Universal precautions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode system

Job description

UM FDSP Associates PA seeks a clinical support professional to assist with sterilization, preparation, distribution, collection, and storage of medical supplies and equipment to support clinic operations and patient care.

Under supervision, you will prepare instruments for sterilization, operate washer/sterilizer and autoclave, record conditions, transport supplies, and help with clerical tasks, while following universal precautions and safety protocols.