Dental Sterilization Tech: Instruments & Infection Control

Midwestern University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness facility on-site

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Sterilization Assistant to perform sterilization, inventory, and infection control tasks in the Dental Institute clinics. The role supports the dispensing, collecting, and processing of dental instruments, equipment, and consumables under the Supervisor of Sterilization and collaborates with faculty, staff, and students.

Shift adaptability is required. Responsibilities include instrument processing, cleaning, disinfection, autoclave operation,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of sterilization department or dental office experience required.
• Experience with sterilization equipment, instrument packaging, and troubleshooting equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect mobile carts to transport instruments for both shifts.
• Maintain inventory data to support department supplies.
• Assist with data entry for dental supplies in the clinic.
• Prepare and process instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, package, and restock instruments and equipment.
• Clean and lubricate dental hand pieces/accessories and instrument cassettes.
• Disinfect lab bowls, spatulas, and knives.
• Track instrumentation and monitor cassette content.
• Operate autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and instrument washers.
• Track and dispense dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with barcoding and re-barcoding and data entry in the system.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Dental Software

Job description

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Sterilization Assistant to perform sterilization, inventory, and infection control tasks in the Dental Institute clinics. The role supports the dispensing, collecting, and processing of dental instruments, equipment, and consumables under the Supervisor of Sterilization and collaborates with faculty, staff, and students.

Shift adaptability is required. Responsibilities include instrument processing, cleaning, disinfection, autoclave operation,