Dental Sterilization Technician

Smilebuilderz LLC; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smilebuilderz LLC is seeking a dental sterilization technician to uphold infection control standards in a busy office. You will sterilize instruments, prepare rooms, and support the dental team to ensure safe patient care.

Hours involve 12-hour shifts; standing for extended periods and multitasking in a clinical setting. Apply your skills to help maintain top-notch infection control and instrument maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and clean all instruments and equipment to meet infection control standards.
• Report repairs and instrument needs to maintain workflow.
• Provide courteous service to Smilebuilderz patients, employees and partners.
• Collaborate with dental team to support high-quality patient care.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by the clinic manager.
• Breakdown and set up treatment rooms efficiently and safely.
• Maintain sterilization equipment and instruments; multitask as needed.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Equipment operation

Patient service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Autoclave use

Dental instruments handling

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Effectively executes the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA,CDC guidelines

Essential Job Functions:

• Sterilizing and cleaning of all instruments and equipment
• Report repairs and instrument needs
• Provide exceptional customer service to all smilebuilderz patients, employees and business partners.
• Work collaboratively with dental team to provide the highest quality of patient care

Other Functions:

• Assist with other projects and tasks as assigned by the clinic manager
• Effectively breakdown and set up treatment rooms
• Upkeep of sterilization equipment and instruments
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to facilitate change as directed
• Team focused

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Skill in using equipment necessary to sterilize instruments

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• Necessary instruments and equipment required for dentistry
• Basic office equipment

Working Conditions:

• 12 hour shifts.
• Required to stand for extended periods of time
• Primarily a controlled office environment with regular exposure to clinical situations