Dental sterilization tech

Caring Hands Dental Clinic; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Hands Dental Clinic in Seattle, WA is seeking a Dental Sterilization Tech to join our on-site team. You will clean, decontaminate, package and sterilize dental instruments according to established protocols, maintaining logs and ensuring tools are ready for treatment rooms.

You will support dental assistants, hygienists and dentists to promote safe clinical procedures, follow infection control policies, manage biohazard materials appropriately and help maintain a clean, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination and sterilization of dental instruments.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, package and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Maintain sterilization logs and monitor equipment function.
• Organize instrument trays and ensure treatment rooms are stocked with properly processed instruments.
• Support dental assistants, hygienists and dentists to maintain efficient patient flow and safe procedures.
• Follow infection control policies and safely handle biohazard materials.

Skills

Sterilization

Infection control

Job description

Company Description

Caring Hands Dental Clinic is a patient-focused dental practice committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare in a welcoming and professional environment. Although the company is based in Alexandria, Minnesota, this position supports our growing presence in Seattle, WA. Team members work collaboratively to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care to individuals and families. The clinic values integrity, attention to detail, and respect for diverse backgrounds. Caring Hands Dental Clinic offers opportunities to develop technical skills while contributing to a supportive and inclusive care team.

Role Description

The Dental Sterilization Tech is a full-time, on-site role located in Seattle, WA. This role is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, packaging, and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment according to established protocols and regulatory standards. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining sterilization logs, monitoring equipment function, organizing instrument trays, and ensuring treatment rooms are stocked with properly processed instruments and supplies. The Dental Sterilization Tech works closely with dental assistants, hygienists, and dentists to support efficient patient flow and safe clinical procedures. This role also involves following infection control policies, handling biohazard materials appropriately, and contributing to a clean, orderly, and compliant clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in decontamination and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment.
• Candidates should possess skills in infection control, including knowledge of standard