Sterilization Technician

BOND MANAGEMENT PARTNERS LLC; Redwood City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Bond Management Partners LLC is seeking a Sterilization Technician to sterilize dental instruments, maintain a clean sterilization area, and support clinical staff with patient flow and operatory readiness.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, ergonomic practices, and a proactive, service-oriented attitude to contribute to a smooth patient experience in a dental clinic.

Qualifications

• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment to departmental standards.
• Maintain clean and orderly workflow in sterilization area.
• Assist with clinic flow and prepOperatory for patient reception.

Responsibilities

• Properly sterilize all dental instruments and equipment.
• Open/close clinic duties and maintenance as assigned by Clinical Coordinator.
• Restock supplies to ensure constant availability.
• Communicate needs for replenishing or replacement of supplies.
• Maintain order in sterilization area and dental lab.
• Prepare trays and materials for procedures.
• Assist staff with patient seating and flow during clinic hours.
• Ensure aseptic operatory conditions for patient welfare.
• Perform ergonomic safety practices and protective protocols.

Skills

Energetic

Service-oriented

Willing to learn

Confident

Proactive

Encouraging others

Reliable

Accountability

Job description

The Sterilization Technician is a key part of the ultimate patient experience. The Sterilization Technician is responsible for sterilizing all clinical equipment throughout the workday and maintaining a clean and orderly workflow.

Responsibilities

• · Properly sterilize all dental instruments and equipment in accordance with departmental standards


• · Perform all opening of the front, closing, and maintenance procedures as well as other duties as delegated by the Clinical Coordinator


• · Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available


• · Communicate to the Clinical Coordinator, any supplies that need replenishing or replacement


• · Maintain order and cleanliness in the dental lab and in the sterilization area


• · Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures and ready all necessary materials and instruments needed for treatment


• · Assist clinical staff in optimizing patient flow. This will include restocking technician stations during clinic hours if needed, seating patients, “floating,” and supporting other dental team members with patient care.


• · Prepare operatory for patient reception and assure it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare


• · Assist technicians with seating patients when necessary.


• · Demonstrate understanding and apply working knowledge of safety policies and ensure safe member practices


• · Safely perform all duties; follow required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others


• · Wear long sleeve shirts with scrubs


• · Must maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards; be mindful of posture and regularly practice ergonomic stretches


• · Work well under pressure, meet multiple and often complete deadlines


• · Assist on non-patient days with the cleaning of the clinic and sterilization area.


• · Ensure deband baskets are kept in good supply and ensure there is a sufficient amount for the upcoming week


• · At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients, and the community


• · Other duties as assigned by the Doctors or Clinic Coordinator

What does a successful Sterilization Technician look like?

• · Energetic and outgoing


• · Service-oriented


• · Willing to learn, adapt and cooperate


• · Confident and proactive


• · Encouraging and inspiring those around them


• · Quick to help


• · Consistent and reliable


• · High personal accountability

Compensation $22 to $25 per hour depending on experience.

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