Sterilization Technician

Salt Dental Partners; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Corvallis, OR is seeking a dental sterilization technician to support patient flow and clinical operations. You will decontaminate instruments, assemble sets, and ensure sterile processing with aseptic technique in a fast-paced dental practice.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year experience, strong teamwork, good communication, and the physical ability to transport supplies while maintaining high standards of sterility and patient care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in dental sterilization or a similar role.
• 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 knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology (preferred).

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

Sterilization

Team player

Communication

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Dental sterilization equipment

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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