Sterilzation Technician

MASON DENTAL; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Dental in Manchester, VT is seeking a Sterilization Technician for temporary leave coverage. This fast-paced, detail-oriented role handles processing, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments in a busy dental office, supporting daily operations and patient care.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, temporary leave position until mid-January. Willing to train the right candidate; no prior dental experience is required for the right person.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Willing to train.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage interruptions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Produce high-quality work quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical procedures.
• Prepare and organize dental tools and instruments.
• Disinfect and sterilize tools and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and records; restock supplies when needed.
• Run autoclave spore tests and document results.
• Seat patients and assist during appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organized

Willing to train

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Efficiency

Job description

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Full Time Manchester, VT, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2909

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Annually

Temporary Leave Coverage - Sterilization Technician

Willing to train the right candidate! We are looking for a motivated, dependable individual who is eager to learn and grow in the dental field. Prior dental experience is a plus, but not required for the right person.

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.

Overview

The Sterilization Technician position is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role consisting of processing, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments throughout the day in our busy dental office. This position supports the practice's daily operations; it is vital to work as quickly and efficiently as possible while ensuring that all instruments receive critical care based on manufacturing guidelines.

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.
• 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.
• Willing to train
• 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.