Dental Sterilization Technician

Family Dental Center; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-job training

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid time off

Job summary

Family Dental Center in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a reliable Dental Sterilization Technician to join our growing team. You will clean, sterilize, organize instruments, and support infection control to keep patients safe and our clinical team running smoothly.

We offer on-the-job training, growth opportunities, and competitive pay based on experience. If you pride yourself on organization and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior dental or medical experience preferred, but training offered.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment
• Maintain sterilization logs and ensure protocol compliance
• Prepare and restock treatment rooms with instruments and supplies
• Monitor and maintain sterilization equipment (autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, etc.)
• Properly dispose of biohazard materials
• Assist clinical team with room turnover between patients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of sterilization and clinical areas
• Follow all infection control and safety guidelines

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Punctual

Fast-paced environment

Infection control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Dental Center - Now Hiring!

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Dental Sterilization Technician to join our growing team! This position plays a critical role in keeping our patients safe and our clinical team running smoothly.

If you take pride in organization, cleanliness, and supporting a fast-paced team, we'd love to meet you!

Position Overview

The Dental Sterilization Technician is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and organizing dental instruments and maintaining strict infection control standards in accordance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment
• Maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with protocols
• Prepare and restock treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
• Monitor and maintain sterilization equipment (autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, etc.)
• Properly dispose of biohazard materials
• Assist clinical team with room turnover between patients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of sterilization and clinical areas
• Follow all infection control and safety guidelines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior dental or medical experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Knowledge of infection control protocols is a plus

What We Offer

• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• On-job training and growth opportunities
• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Paid time off and holidays (for eligible employees)
• Opportunity to enter and grow within the dental field

Schedule

• Full-time
  Monday - Thursday (Every weekend is 3 days long!)

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We look forward to meeting you!