Oral Surgery Sterile Processing Technician

Nu-Image; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

PTO and Holiday pay

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Nu-Image in Cary, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to collect, decontaminate, disinfect and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable medical devices, ensuring a steady supply of sterile materials for patient care. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, recording vital signs, taking radiographs, processing consent forms, instructing patients post-operatively, and scheduling follow-up visits.

The role emphasizes OSHA-compliant practices and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Maintains safe and clean working environment per OSHA policies.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize to meet deadlines and protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room for patient per procedures and protocols.
• Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, respiration).
• Take dental radiographs and manage sterilization supplies.
• Enter patient data in computer and prepare consent forms for surgery and anesthesia.
• Provide patients with post-operative care instructions.
• Schedule patients’ next visit appointments.
• Maintain equipment and instruments through cleaning and sterilization.
• Adhere to office education and protocol.

Skills

OSHA infection control policies

Multitasking / prioritization

Effective English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nu-Image in Cary, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to collect, decontaminate, disinfect and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable medical devices, ensuring a steady supply of sterile materials for patient care. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, recording vital signs, taking radiographs, processing consent forms, instructing patients post-operatively, and scheduling follow-up visits.

The role emphasizes OSHA-compliant practices and confidentiality.