Sterilization Technician

Finger Lakes Dental Care; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

Insurance package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k match

Professional development

Modern equipment

Supportive environment

Job summary

Finger Lakes Dental Care is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician to maintain the sterilization area and ensure instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and organized. You will support doctors and assistants to keep patient care on schedule.

The role involves maintaining sterilization equipment, handling handpiece cleaning, and stocking operatories while ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, organized, and motivated.
• Experience in sterilization is a plus.
• Ability to support clinical operations and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all instruments and equipment.
• Maintain sterilization equipment (statim, autoclaves, Miele) and coordinate service when needed.
• Perform handpiece cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance (including repairs).
• Stock operatories and ensure rooms are prepared and turned over efficiently.
• Break down and assist in cleaning treatment rooms.
• Manage and organize inventory, including proper use of tag systems.
• Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and supply organization.
• Wrap cassettes, bag instruments, and distribute sterilized items.

Skills

Sterilization experience

Tools

Sterilization equipment (Statim, Autoclaves, Miele)

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a dependable, organized, and motivated Sterilization Technician to join our team! This role is essential to keeping our clinical operations running smoothly and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency throughout our office. If you take pride in staying organized, enjoy supporting a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

As a Sterilization Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the sterilization area, ensuring all instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and organized. You’ll play a key role in supporting our doctors and assistants so that patient care stays on schedule and runs seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all instruments and equipment
• Maintain sterilization equipment (statim, autoclaves, Miele) and coordinate service when needed
• Perform handpiece cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance (including repairs)
• Stock operatories and ensure rooms are prepared and turned over efficiently
• Break down and assist in cleaning treatment rooms
• Manage and organize inventory, including proper use of tag systems
• Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and supply organization
• Wrap cassettes, bag instruments, and distribute sterilized items
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sterilization area
• Monitor sharps containers and biohazard waste
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., suction lines, bio strips, deep cleaning)
• Assist with seating patients and supporting clinical flow when needed
• Ensure laundry is completed and supplies (water bottles, syringes, etc.) are fully stocked

What we offer

• Competitive pay with opportunities for performance-based incentives & profit sharing
• Comprehensive Insurance package
• Medical Insurance and HSA (if enrolled in high deductible plan)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to state-of-the‑art equipment and latest dental technology
• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment

Hourly Pay Range

$18.00 to $22.00 per hour (based on experience)

Victor Smiles Sterilization Tech Scheduled Hours

Monday 7:45am — 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:45am — 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:45am — 5:00pm
Thursday 7:45am — 2:00pm
Friday Office Closed