Sterilization Technician

Wave-Dental-Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

PTO & paid holidays

Monthly CE opportunities

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists is seeking a Sterilization Technician for our Dearborn Heights, MI practice. This full-time role includes alternating Saturdays and requires prior dental office experience.

You will clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments, operate sterilization equipment, maintain records, and support the clinical team across multiple specialties. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training in dentistry.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and terminology.
• Knowledge of infection-control and sterilization procedures.
• CPR/first aid certification and X-ray certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment.
• Maintain sterilization logs and infection-control protocols.
• Organize and stock instruments and supplies.
• Assist with operatory turnover and instrument delivery.
• Support Dental Assistants and clinical teams throughout the day.
• Help across Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and other specialties as needed.
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and organized sterilization area.

Skills

Dental office experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Organization skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

Dental assisting certificate or training

High school diploma

X-ray certification

CDA/RDA/EFDA license (state requirement)

CPR & first aid certification

Job description

Description

Sterilization Technician

Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI
Full-Time | Alternating Saturdays Required

Wave Dental Specialists is a growing multi-specialty dental practice seeking an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented Sterilization Technician to join our team.

This role requires prior experience working in a dental office setting. Because we support multiple specialties, we are looking for someone who already understands dental instruments, clinical workflow, infection control, and the pace of a dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment
• Maintain sterilization logs and follow infection-control protocols
• Organize and stock instruments and supplies
• Assist with operatory turnover and instrument delivery
• Support Dental Assistants and clinical teams throughout the day
• Help across Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and other specialties as needed
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and organized sterilization area

Requirements

• Previous dental office experience required
• Prior experience as a Dental Assistant or Sterilization Technician in a dental practice strongly preferred
• Dental Assisting certificate or formal dental assisting training preferred
• Familiarity with dental instruments and terminology
• Knowledge of dental infection-control and sterilization procedures
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to work alternating Saturdays required

Please note: Completion of a general sterile processing or central processing program alone, without hands-on dental office experience, does not meet the experience requirements for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• PTO & paid holidays
• Monthly CE opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you have prior dental experience and are looking to grow within a busy, supportive multi-specialty practice, we'd love to hear from you.

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Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager