Sterile Technician (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Risas Dental and Braces; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision benefits

Free dental services

X-ray and Coronal Polish Exams

Job summary

Risas Dental and Braces is seeking a friendly Sterilization Technician to join our team. You will decontaminate, clean, and sterilize instruments and equipment, assemble instrument sets, and support Dental Assistants and Doctors in patient care. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, regulatory compliance, and teamwork.

The position offers 12-hour shifts, three days a week, with medical/vision benefits and opportunities for growth in dental assisting and orthodontic roles.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Physically capable of transporting supplies and equipment.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of dental clinical operations and terminology preferred.
• Ability to work within a team environment and lend support to team members as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instruments; ensures cleanliness and sterility of all instruments.
• Accurately assembles instrument sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplies while minimizing waste
• Appropriately prepares and packages single instrument items, differentiating items requiring steam versus gas sterilization
• Stores, delivers, and manages sterile supplies using aseptic technique
• Evaluates functioning of equipment; reports malfunctions and follows through to ensure repairs are complete and maintenance performed
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing treatment rooms after each use
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, and Risas policies and practices)
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strong verbal communication

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Dental terminology knowledge

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AtRisasDental and Braces, our focus is providing quality and affordable dental care and braces for families everywhere. Our goal is to think and speak a language that patients understand. For this reason, our Company Statement is We Speak Patient™. The result is happier, healthier Patients, and better opportunities for our doctors and team members.

We areseekinga friendly and professionalSterilization Technician to join ourRisasfamily. The SterilizationTechnician performscleaning,decontamination, sterilizationofinstruments, trays, operatoriesand equipment. We invest in our employee's growth and developmentand thisroleisa great opportunityto expand upon your knowledgetoadvance intothedentalassistingand orthodontic roles. Our Sterilization Technicians work hands onto supportour Dental Assistants and Doctorsin patient care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instruments; ensurescleanlinessand sterility of allinstruments
• Accurately assembles instruments sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplieswhileminimizingwaste
• Appropriately prepares and packages single instrumentitems,differentiatingitems requiring steam versus gassterilization
• Stores, delivers, and manages sterile supplies usingaseptictechnique
• Evaluates functioning of equipment; reports malfunction follows through to ensureappropriate repairsare complete and maintenance performed preventing futuredamage
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing treatment rooms after each use
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, andRisaspolicies and practices)
• Any other duties and responsibilities asassigned

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Physically capable of transporting supplies and equipment
• Must have basic computerskills
• Knowledgeof dental clinical operations and terminologypreferred
• Prioritizemultiple demands and requests tomaintainpatientflow
• Ability to work within a team environment and lend support, as a team player, to team members asneeded

Benefits:

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Medical and vision benefits
• Free dental services
• Reimbursement for X-rayand Coronal Polish Exams