Sterilization Technician

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 46,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group is seeking a Sterilization Technician to manage instrument sterilization and maintenance of dental records. This entry-level position emphasizes adherence to cleanliness standards and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential support in ensuring patient safety through effective sterilization techniques.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required.
• x-ray certification needed.
• DA License a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizes dental instruments and trays following standard procedures.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and performs maintenance checks.
• Schedules patients and refers them to appropriate services.

Skills

Inventory Control

Decontamination Procedures

Clerical Skills

Education

x-ray certification

DA License

Job description

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Job Description

The Dental Sterilization Technician provides sterilization of dental instruments and trays including sorting, cleaning, and decontaminating instruments following standard procedures and techniques. Incumbents are responsible for inventory control and maintenance, environmental maintenance checks, and may clean or prepare operatories. Incumbents also provide clerical duties such as maintaining dental records, scheduling appointments, maintaining adequate supplies, and referring patients to other medical and dental assistance programs.

Location:

Cohen & Cohen Dental Group

Job Description

The Dental Sterilization Technician provides sterilization of dental instruments and trays including sorting, cleaning, and decontaminating instruments following standard procedures and techniques. Incumbents are responsible for inventory control and maintenance, environmental maintenance checks, and may clean or prepare operatories. Incumbents also provide clerical duties such as maintaining dental records, scheduling appointments, maintaining adequate supplies, and referring patients to other medical and dental assistance programs.

The Dental Sterilization Technician differs from the Dental Assistant, EFDA which assists Dentists and Dental Hygienists in the examination, maintenance and repair of gums and teeth and is certified as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.

Sterilization Job Responsibilities

• Sterilizes dental instruments and trays; assembles, wraps, decontaminates, and sterilizes trays of instruments, dental supplies, and equipment following proper standard precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas; monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental equipment.
• Maintains inventory of equipment; restocks, labels, collects, and distributes instruments and trays; sorts and makes equipment and instruments available for use; inspects instruments, verifies that instruments function properly, and removes defective instruments.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties; assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, clinic areas, and equipment storage; performs maintenance checks, documentation, and services on sterilization equipment; monitors issues with autoclave function or outcomes of biological testing.
• Cleans and prepares operatory; assists with waterline testing, shocking, and maintenance of operatory equipment.
• Screens phone calls, walk-in patients and referred patients for eligibility for services; schedules clients to appropriate dentists according to need and urgency; makes reminder phone calls; refers patients to medical and dental assistance programs or to area dentists
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: None required.
• Licenses/Certifications: x-ray certification
• DA Licenses a HUGE plus
  
  

Pre-employment Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background check records check.
  
  

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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