Sterilization Technician

Paventy & Brown Orthodontics; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Modern facilities

Career growth

Job summary

Paventy & Brown Orthodontics in Corvallis, Oregon seeks a dental sterilization technician to join a patient-centered team. You will support doctors and staff by maintaining sterile instruments, preparing sets, and managing supplies to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years experience, strong teamwork, solid communication, and basic computer skills. This role offers modern facilities, mentorship, and meaningful clinical work in a diverse patient base.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a dental sterilization technician.
• Must be able to transport supplies and equipment.
• Able to manage multiple demands while supporting patient flow.
• Strong team player who supports colleagues as needed.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and clean all equipment and instruments to ensure sterility.
• Accurately assemble instrument sets based on established count sheets.
• Prepare and package instruments, differentiating steam versus gas sterilization needs.
• Store, deliver, and manage sterile supplies using aseptic technique.
• Evaluate equipment function and report issues for repair or maintenance.
• Clean and sanitize clinical areas between patients and restock treatment rooms.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists.

Skills

Dental sterilization

Team player

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and clean all equipment and instruments to ensure sterility
• Accurately assemble instrument sets based on established count sheets
• Prepare and package instruments, differentiating steam versus gas sterilization needs
• Store, deliver, and manage sterile supplies using aseptic technique
• Evaluate equipment function and report issues for repair or maintenance
• Clean and sanitize clinical areas between patients and restock treatment rooms
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a dental sterilization technician (preferred)
• Physical ability to transport supplies and equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Able to manage multiple demands while supporting patient flow
• Strong team player who supports colleagues as needed
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology (preferred)

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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