Sterilization Technician - Dental College (Full-Time)

Kansas City; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, MO is seeking a Sterilization Technician to support decontamination, sanitation, processing and storage of dental instruments and supplies. The role includes maintaining quality assurance on sterilization equipment and supporting the clinic with efficient, compliant operation.

Candidates should have at least two years’ experience in sterilization and infection control, and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced setting with

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a Sterilization Professional.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in sterilization and infection control practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to an efficient, productive clinic operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, decontaminate, sanitize, and sterilize dental instruments and supplies for use in clinical procedures.
• Inspect instruments post-operatively for proper function and damage, ensuring optimal condition before restocking.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilized items, including item numbers, dates, times, sterilizer used, and operator initials.
• Monitor sterilization process for instruments or equipment use during procedures.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available and operational as needed.
• Validate the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
• Conduct regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
• Operate steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
• Provide guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies to maintain adequate stock.

Skills

Sterilization

Infection control

Record keeping

Autoclave operation

Tools

Washer-disinfector

Ultrasonic cleaner

Dry heat oven

Job description

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, MO is seeking a Sterilization Technician to support decontamination, sanitation, processing and storage of dental instruments and supplies. The role includes maintaining quality assurance on sterilization equipment and supporting the clinic with efficient, compliant operation.

Candidates should have at least two years’ experience in sterilization and infection control, and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced setting with