Sterile Processing Technician — Dental Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,635,000 - 71,522,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Dental Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician to join the Central Sterilization Unit in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on decontamination, cleaning, processing, sterilization and distribution of dental instruments in compliance with policies and regulations.

The position requires procedural adherence, record-keeping, and readiness to support multiple clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of training or experience within the specific work area.
• Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.

Responsibilities

• Operates all required sterilization equipment and machinery to safely prepare, assemble, and sterilize instruments per health standards.
• Handles and cares for instruments, selects cleaning agents, inspects function, and prepares for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments for repairs.
• Packs and inspects supplies/instruments for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to dental clinics as scheduled for each shift.
• Maintains records and monitors quality control and infection control standards; supports asset management of surgical instruments.

Skills

Sterilization

Decontamination

Infection control

Instrument handling

Record keeping

Asset management

Education

High school diploma

Radiation Safety Certification

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Dental Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician to join the Central Sterilization Unit in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on decontamination, cleaning, processing, sterilization and distribution of dental instruments in compliance with policies and regulations.

The position requires procedural adherence, record-keeping, and readiness to support multiple clinics as needed.