Dental Instrument Sterilization Technician

Midwestern-University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Work-life balance with paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness facility on-site

Job summary

Midwestern University’s Downers Grove clinic seeks a Sterilization Assistant to support infection control and instrument processing in the Dental Medicine program. The role handles dispensing, collecting, and processing instruments, equipment, and consumables used in clinic operations, reporting to the Supervisor of Sterilization.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in a sterilization setting, experience with sterilization equipment, and familiarity with OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (minimum).
• 1–2 years of work experience in a sterilization department or dental office.
• Experience with sterilization equipment, instrument packaging, and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines, infection control protocols, and safe handling of biohazard materials.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect mobile carts and prepare instruments for clinic dispensaries.
• Maintain inventory data to support supplies in the department.
• Process dental instruments, equipment, and consumables.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, package, and restock instruments and equipment.
• Operate autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and instrument washers.
• Track and manage instrument content and rebarcoding in the system.
• Train staff and students on sterilization and infection control.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

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Job description

Midwestern University’s Downers Grove clinic seeks a Sterilization Assistant to support infection control and instrument processing in the Dental Medicine program. The role handles dispensing, collecting, and processing instruments, equipment, and consumables used in clinic operations, reporting to the Supervisor of Sterilization.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in a sterilization setting, experience with sterilization equipment, and familiarity with OSHA