Sterilization Tech for Oral Surgery — Fast-Paced Team

Oral Surgery Partners; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

HSA eligibility

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Midwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Sterilization Technician to ensure instruments and trays are properly decontaminated, sterilized, and ready for procedures.

This on-site role supports the clinical team and upholds OSHA safety standards. You will operate sterilizers and cleaning equipment, document cycles, maintain inventory, and collaborate with staff to maintain a clean, efficient surgical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience in dental/medical sterile processing preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA and infection control.
• Experience with autoclaves and sterilization equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of instruments.
• Operate and maintain sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and reprocessing equipment.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and maintain logs for compliance.
• Assemble, organize, and prepare surgical trays and materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in line with OSHA standards.
• Support clinical staff and communicate instrument flow during procedures.
• Manage inventory of instruments and sterilization materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Autoclaves

Ultrasonic cleaners

Sterilizers

Job description

Midwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Sterilization Technician to ensure instruments and trays are properly decontaminated, sterilized, and ready for procedures.

This on-site role supports the clinical team and upholds OSHA safety standards. You will operate sterilizers and cleaning equipment, document cycles, maintain inventory, and collaborate with staff to maintain a clean, efficient surgical environment.