Dental Instrument Sterilization Specialist

Midwestern University; Glendale (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Sterilization Assistant to support the Dental Institute. You will handle sterilization, instrument processing, inventory control, and infection control protocols under the supervision of the Sterilization Supervisor, working closely with faculty, staff, and students.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, flexibility with clinic hours, and training colleagues on proper sterilization and biohazard handling.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years in sterilization dept or dental office preferred.
• Experience with sterilization equipment and instrument packaging.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines and infection control protocols.
• Ability to interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students.

Aufgaben

• Disinfect mobile carts and transport instruments between clinics.
• Maintain inventory data for clinic supplies.
• Perform weekly maintenance on sterilization equipment.
• Train staff, faculty, and students on sterilization and infection control.
• Participate in quality assurance within the department.
• Adapt to shift changes and provide exceptional service to internal customers.

Kenntnisse

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Data entry

Inventory tracking

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years sterilization experience

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaning units

Instrument washers

Getinge sterilizers

AxiUm tracking system

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Sterilization Assistant to support the Dental Institute. You will handle sterilization, instrument processing, inventory control, and infection control protocols under the supervision of the Sterilization Supervisor, working closely with faculty, staff, and students.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, flexibility with clinic hours, and training colleagues on proper sterilization and biohazard handling.