Dental OR Sterilization Technician

Oral Surgery Partners; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Oral Surgery Partners in Summerville, SC, is seeking a Sterilization Technician to ensure instruments, trays, and rooms are prepared to the highest safety standards.

You will perform decontamination, sterilization, operate autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners, maintain logs, assist clinical staff, and help manage inventory while following OSHA and infection-control guidelines. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in dental, oral surgery, medical, or sterile processing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA, infection control, and universal precautions in a clinical setting.
• Experience with surgical instruments and tray assembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and equipment per protocols.
• Operate and maintain sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and reprocessing equipment.
• Maintain logs and documentation for compliance and traceability.
• Assemble, organize, and prepare surgical trays and materials for procedures.
• Adhere to OSHA, infection control, PPE, and safety procedures to minimize contamination.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave operation

Ultrasonic cleaners

Steam sterilizers

Job description

Oral Surgery Partners in Summerville, SC, is seeking a Sterilization Technician to ensure instruments, trays, and rooms are prepared to the highest safety standards.

You will perform decontamination, sterilization, operate autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners, maintain logs, assist clinical staff, and help manage inventory while following OSHA and infection-control guidelines. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.