Sterilization Technician

Salt Dental Partners; Grants Pass, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Grants Pass, Oregon, is seeking a dental sterilization technician who thrives in a patient-centered, collaborative team. This role focuses on maintaining sterile environments and ensuring equipment readiness to support clinicians and staff.

You will decontaminate, assemble instrument sets, handle steam and gas sterilization, manage supplies with aseptic technique, and help maintain daily to monthly 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)

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 techniques

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Physical fitness

Dental terminology

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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