Sterilization Technician: Instrument QA & Sterile Processing

Kansas City University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, Missouri seeks a Sterilization Technician (ST) to manage decontamination, sanitation, processing, and storage of dental instruments and supplies. The role includes equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and testing of sterilization systems.

Candidates with dental assisting experience are also considered. Primary duties involve instrument sterilization, record-keeping, and supporting a fast-paced clinical operation.

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 clinical procedures
• Inspect instruments post-operatively for proper function and damage, ensuring optimal condition before restocking
• Maintain accurate records of sterilized items: 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 related equipment
• Provide guidance and instructions to new staff regarding sterile processing
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies to maintain adequate stock at all times

Skills

Sterilization experience

Infection control

Job description

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, Missouri seeks a Sterilization Technician (ST) to manage decontamination, sanitation, processing, and storage of dental instruments and supplies. The role includes equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and testing of sterilization systems.

Candidates with dental assisting experience are also considered. Primary duties involve instrument sterilization, record-keeping, and supporting a fast-paced clinical operation.