Sterilization Technician

Triangle-Family-Dentistry; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle-Family-Dentistry in Apex, NC seeks a Sterilization Technician to sterilize and disinfect dental instruments in accordance with ADA protocols. You will prepare instrument trays, monitor sterilization equipment, and ensure strict OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards are followed.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and dental assistant certification where required, plus proficiency with computer software and strong communication skills for team coordination and

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dental clinic.
• Dental assistant certification where required.
• Maintain OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients.
• Proficiency with computer software.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols.
• Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover.
• Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards.
• Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave.
• Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment.
• Perform daily and weekly infection control tests to ensure optimum sterility.
• Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Rapport with patient

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certification

Job description

Position Summary:

The Sterilization Technician performs sterilization according to OSHA standards, infection control, organization, inventory of supplies and back up seating of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols

• Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover

• Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards

• Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave

• Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment

• Perform daily and weekly infection control test to ensure optimum sterility

• Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Dental assistant certification where required

• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to establish a rapport with patient

• Proficiency with computer software