Dental Sterilization Tech — Growth & Impact

Urgent Dental Center Frankfort LLC; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry (UDC) is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician to maintain infection control and patient safety. You will keep a clean, organized sterilization area so clinicians can focus on delivering quality care.

This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to sanitary standards in a fast-paced dental setting. This position supports dental assistants and clinical teams, ensuring instruments are properly sterilized, documented, and ready

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization procedures, and infection control.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain documentation.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments according to protocols.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment including autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Follow OSHA, CDC, and infection control guidelines.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles, spore testing, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are organized and sterilized.
• Maintain ready instruments for treatment rooms and clinical areas.
• Monitor inventory and notify management when supplies need reordering.
• Handle contaminated instruments following PPE requirements.
• Support dental assistants and clinical team for smooth daily operations.

Skills

Dental instruments

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Punctual and dependable

Tools

Autoclaves

Ultrasonic cleaners

Job description

Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry (UDC) is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician to maintain infection control and patient safety. You will keep a clean, organized sterilization area so clinicians can focus on delivering quality care.

This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to sanitary standards in a fast-paced dental setting. This position supports dental assistants and clinical teams, ensuring instruments are properly sterilized, documented, and ready