Dental Instrument Sterilization Technician - Central Sterile

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Ohio; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

NEOMED’s Bitonte College of Dentistry in Rootstown, Ohio, seeks a Sterilization Technician to maintain the cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of dental instruments across student clinics, faculty practices, and simulation labs. You will follow infection-control protocols and document sterilization cycles to support safe patient care.

You will operate autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners, monitor cycles, and help with inventory, training, and compliance with Ohio regulations, ensuring

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with dental instrument processing and sterilization protocols.
• Knowledge of Ohio sterilization regulations (OAC 4715-20) and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Instrument processing and sterilization per established protocols.
• Support clinical operations by preparing instrument kits and distributing to clinical areas.
• Maintain documentation logs, biological and chemical indicators, and inventory records.
• Adhere to infection-control, safety, and quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Dental instrument processing

Sterilization cycles

Autoclave operation

Infection control protocols

Log maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment maintenance

OSDB infection control rules

Job description

NEOMED’s Bitonte College of Dentistry in Rootstown, Ohio, seeks a Sterilization Technician to maintain the cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of dental instruments across student clinics, faculty practices, and simulation labs. You will follow infection-control protocols and document sterilization cycles to support safe patient care.

You will operate autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners, monitor cycles, and help with inventory, training, and compliance with Ohio regulations, ensuring