Sterilzation Technician

Socket.dev; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Dental is seeking a Sterilization Technician for temporary leave coverage in Manchester, VT. The role focuses on sterilizing instruments, prepping for procedures, and maintaining dental equipment within a patient-centric, fully digital practice.

You will adhere to OSHA/HIPAA policies, organize and disinfect tools, stock supplies, and support the clinical team with high-quality, efficient work. Mon-Fri schedule, temporary until mid January.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with interruptions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to complete high-quality work with speed and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.
• Collect, clean, prepare and organize dental tools and instruments for dental procedures.
• Disinfect and sterilize tools, equipment, chairs, counters, and surfaces, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.
• Follow all safety procedures in handling instruments, equipment, and hazardous waste material.
• Prepare work areas for treatments and procedures.
• Stock dental supplies.
• Maintain inventory or tool usage records and relay information to the Lead Assistant to replenish supplies when inventory is low.
• Maintain upkeep of dental equipment by performing routine maintenance.
• Maintain proper records of equipment maintenance/servicing.
• Run and record autoclave spore tests to ensure thorough instrument sterilization.
• Seat and prepare patients for appointments and/or bring them to check-out as needed.
• Take dental radiographs on patients as needed (if able and licensed).
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Temporary Leave Coverage - Sterilization Technician

Mason Dentalproudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Temporary leave position until mid January

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.

• Collect, clean, prepare and organize dental tools and instruments for dental procedures.

• Disinfect and sterilize tools, equipment, chairs, counters, and surfaces, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.

• Follow all safety procedures in handling instruments, equipment, and hazardous waste material.
• Prepare work areas for treatments and procedures.

• Stock dental supplies.
• Maintain inventory or tool usage records and relay information to the Lead Assistant to replenish supplies when inventory is low.
• Maintain upkeep of dental equipment by performing routine maintenance.
• Maintain proper records of equipment maintenance/servicing.
• Run and record autoclave spore tests to ensure thorough instrument sterilization.
• Seat and prepare patients for appointments and/or bring them to check-out as needed.
• Take dental radiographs on patients as needed (if able and licensed).
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Highly organized and motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with interruptions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to complete high-quality work with speed and efficiency.