Sterilization Assistant, Dental Clinic – Infection Control

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Sterilization Technician to safely perform sterilization protocols and process all dental instruments and equipment for the dental program.

You will maintain autoclaves and related equipment, uphold strict infection-control standards, and log inventory while supporting students and staff in a responsive, team-based environment. The university promotes equal opportunity employment and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment to support department goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
• Dispense instruments and materials with proper logging.
• Sterilize instruments using appropriate equipment.
• Follow infection control procedures at all times.
• Maintain clean, functional equipment and tools.
• Attend infection control and safety training annually.

Responsibilities

• Follow sterilization protocols to process all dental instruments and equipment.
• Distribute and collect instruments and materials to and from students.
• Maintain autoclaves, statim, and dry heat machines with high infection-control standards.
• Log all equipment and instruments accurately in the dispensary system.
• Work collaboratively with students and staff to uphold department goals and safety.

Skills

High school diploma

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Instrument dispensing

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Training compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boston University Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Sterilization Technician to safely perform sterilization protocols and process all dental instruments and equipment for the dental program.

You will maintain autoclaves and related equipment, uphold strict infection-control standards, and log inventory while supporting students and staff in a responsive, team-based environment. The university promotes equal opportunity employment and ongoing training.