Dental Sterilization Technician — Growth & Benefits

Wave-Dental-Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

PTO & paid holidays

Monthly CE opportunities

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists is seeking a Sterilization Technician for our Dearborn Heights, MI practice. This full-time role includes alternating Saturdays and requires prior dental office experience.

You will clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments, operate sterilization equipment, maintain records, and support the clinical team across multiple specialties. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training in dentistry.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and terminology.
• Knowledge of infection-control and sterilization procedures.
• CPR/first aid certification and X-ray certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment.
• Maintain sterilization logs and infection-control protocols.
• Organize and stock instruments and supplies.
• Assist with operatory turnover and instrument delivery.
• Support Dental Assistants and clinical teams throughout the day.
• Help across Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and other specialties as needed.
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and organized sterilization area.

Skills

Dental office experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Organization skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

Dental assisting certificate or training

High school diploma

X-ray certification

CDA/RDA/EFDA license (state requirement)

CPR & first aid certification

Job description

Wave Dental Specialists is seeking a Sterilization Technician for our Dearborn Heights, MI practice. This full-time role includes alternating Saturdays and requires prior dental office experience.

You will clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments, operate sterilization equipment, maintain records, and support the clinical team across multiple specialties. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment is expected.