Sterilization Technician

Mosaic Community Health; East Bend (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Community Health in the United States is seeking a Sterilization Technician for the dental department. This role organizes and maintains dental instruments, ensures all sterilization and disinfection protocols are followed, and travels between dental sites to support operations.

The position requires CRCST or SPD certification and a high school diploma, CPR within six months, and at least two years of sterile processing experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain CPR within six months of hire.
• CRCST or SPD certification required.
• Two years of sterile processing or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment per policy.
• Prepare and maintain instrument trays and setup.
• Travel between dental sites to support clinics.
• Maintain logs for spore testing and autoclave maintenance.
• Enter patient data into the electronic health record accurately and timely.
• Support sterile process policies updates and staff training.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Interact with diverse patients

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Independent work

MS Office / EMR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

CRCST Certification

SPD Technician Certification

Job description

Description

The Sterilization Technician (ST) is a key member of the dental department and will organize and maintain dental instruments in working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfection protocols. The ST will perform clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray and setup of materials. This position will be required to travel between all dental sites.

Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician Certification from CBSOD required.

Patient Care and Team Support

• Perform all duties with excellence and in accordance with the Oregon Dental Association.
• Properly sterilize all dental instruments and equipment in accordance with organization policy.
• Perform all opening, closing and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies, as well as other duties as delegated by Dental Program Manager or designee.
• Maintain instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/ disinfection protocols.
• Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available, coordinate supply orders with Dental Program Manager.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the dental lab and in the sterilization area.
• Perform weekly spore testing and maintain a log of the results.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of autoclave.
• Perform required laboratory procedures.
• Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure readiness for anticipated procedures. Proactively review notes in patients’ charts to set up for the planned treatment, ensuring all necessary materials and instruments needed assuring it is as aseptic as possible for patient and staff safety.
• Maintain in/out logs for the dental laboratory orders in a manner that assures completeness and accuracy. Perform all maintenance procedures and logs in a thorough manner.
• Work with the Patient Service Representatives (PSRs) to ensure that all dental laboratory orders are sent out and received in a timely manner.
• Support patient flow including restocking items, cleaning patient care space between patients, seating patients, and supporting other dental team members in patient care as needed.
• Enter patient data and chart information into electronic health record system in a manner that ensures accuracy, completeness and is done timely.
• Engage in outreach and off-site dental treatment services as needed.
• Annual support of review and update as needed of sterile process policies.
• Support education and competency review of all individuals (system) performing sterilization tasks and management of sterile instruments.

Work Experience

Two years of experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operatory space, and/or patient care preferred.

Education, certification and licensure

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Must be able to acquire CPR certification within six months of hire. Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician Certification from CBSOD required.

Skills & Knowledge

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be customer service oriented, and have ability to interact with a diverse patient population in a professional manner. Must be detail-oriented, have ability to multi-task and work independently. Basic to intermediate experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office a must.

Who We Are

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income.

We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team based environment.

Mosaic Community Health offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others. A lifestyle of being an integral part of your community. A lifestyle that offers work/life balance. A lifestyle of enjoying the outdoors! Central Oregon offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, so enjoy a PTO day on the mountain, biking/hiking trails, or the river! A lifestyle that improves lives, including yours. Of course, we also offer a great benefit package!

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED or better.

Experience

Two years of experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operatory space, and/or patient care preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

CPR

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