Dental Sterilization Technician (30639)

Ampla Health; Orland (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 43.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Ampla Health in Orland, CA is hiring a Dental Sterilization Technician (DST) to clean, sterilize, and prepare dental instruments and treatment rooms under supervision.

Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, maintaining logs, assisting with room setup, and ensuring supplies are available; the position is per diem with hourly pay between $23.37 and $31.06.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification required.
• Completion of a Dental Practice Act/Law and Ethics course required.
• Knowledge of dental processes and procedures preferred.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use dental treatment systems.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Greet, seat, and dismiss patients.
• Sterilize and prepare dental instruments and trays.
• Follow OSHA and exposure control plans.
• Monitor sterilization equipment and logs.
• Inspect instruments and report concerns to Clinic Lead.
• Set up/break down treatment rooms and ensure supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized sterilization and storage areas.
• Restock and label inventory.
• Use tracking system to monitor sterilization.
• Assist with environmental maintenance and inventory control.
• Participate in CQI activities and trainings.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and staff.
• Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Dental software

Descripción del empleo

Job Details: Job Location: Orland Dental - Orland, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $23.37 - $31.06Hourly, General Purpose

The Dental Sterilization Technician (DST), under the supervision of the Dental Supervisor, is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, sterilizing, organizing, and preparing dental instruments and treatment rooms for patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and dismiss patients.
• Decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, wrap, and prepare dental instruments and trays.
• Follow Standard Precautions, OSHA requirements, and Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plans.
• Monitor sterilization equipment, biological and chemical solutions, and maintain accurate sterilization and spore-testing logs.
• Inspect instruments and sterilization equipment and report concerns to the RDA Clinic Lead.
• Set up and break down dental treatment rooms and ensure instruments and supplies are available for providers.
• Maintain clean, organized sterilization, treatment, and equipment storage areas.
• Restock, label, and maintain inventory of dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Use the tracking system to monitor instruments through the sterilization process.
• Assist with environmental maintenance and inventory control.
• Participate in CQI activities, staff meetings, and required in-service training.
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers, and vendors.
• Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Dental Practice Act/Law and Ethics course required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental processes and procedures preferred, but not required.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use dental treatment systems.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify problems, set priorities, follow directions, and assist with problem resolution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the physical duties required in a dental clinical and sterilization environment, including standing, bending, reaching, and handling instruments and equipment.
• Ability to safely perform decontamination and sterilization duties.
• May be exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens and infectious materials.

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