Sterilization & Instrument Specialist – Oral Surgery Prep

oralsurgerypartners; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Midwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Sterilization Technician to support the surgical team by sterilizing instruments and ensuring a clean, compliant operating environment.

You will operate sterilizers and decontamination equipment, assemble trays, and assist with room turnover while maintaining OSHA and infection-control standards. A high school diploma and related experience are preferred. This role is on-site with standard hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a dental/oral surgery setting preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA, infection control, and universal precautions in a clinical setting.
• Experience with sterilization equipment including autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam sterilizers.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Assemble and prepare surgical trays and materials for procedures.
• Maintain OSHA and infection-control standards and document sterilization cycles.
• Support clinical staff during procedures and ensure proper instrument flow.
• Maintain instrument and supply inventories and report stock needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclaves

Ultrasonic cleaners

Steam sterilizers

Job description

Midwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Sterilization Technician to support the surgical team by sterilizing instruments and ensuring a clean, compliant operating environment.

You will operate sterilizers and decontamination equipment, assemble trays, and assist with room turnover while maintaining OSHA and infection-control standards. A high school diploma and related experience are preferred. This role is on-site with standard hours.