Dental Sterilization Technician (Part-Time)

Oral Surgery Partners; Willow Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity River Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Willow Park, TX is seeking a Sterilization Tech to support the surgical team by ensuring instruments, equipment, and work areas are properly prepared, sterilized, and maintained to safety standards. This part-time role involves decontamination, tray preparation, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.

You will operate sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaners, maintain logs, and assist clinical staff to ensure a clean, efficient surgical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Experience in dental/oral surgery or sterile processing preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA, infection control and universal precautions.
• Experience with sterilization processes and inspection of instrument trays.
• Hands-on use of autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam sterilizers.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, package and sterilize instruments per protocols.
• Operate sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and reprocessing equipment.
• Monitor cycles and maintain logs for compliance.
• Assemble and prepare surgical trays and rooms for procedures.
• Maintain inventory of instruments and supplies.
• Support clinical staff during procedures as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to multi-task

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Autoclave operation

Ultrasonic cleaners

Steam sterilizers

Job description

Trinity River Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Willow Park, TX is seeking a Sterilization Tech to support the surgical team by ensuring instruments, equipment, and work areas are properly prepared, sterilized, and maintained to safety standards. This part-time role involves decontamination, tray preparation, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.

You will operate sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaners, maintain logs, and assist clinical staff to ensure a clean, efficient surgical environment.