Technician-Dental

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IU Health is seeking a Dental Sterile Processing Technician to support dental providers and service lines. You will sterilize instruments, manage supplies, and ensure room readiness before procedures while expediting turnover.

You will also assist with patient intake, document procedures, and perform administrative tasks as assigned, with attention to infection control policies and regulatory requirements. English fluency and physical ability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments required.
• Knowledge of sterile instrument processing and aseptic dental procedures required.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsabilités

• Sterilize and prepare dental instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper setup of treatment rooms before procedures.
• Deliver sterile instruments and expedite room turnover.
• Assist with patient intake and documentation; perform admin tasks.

Connaissances

English fluency

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

Overview

Provides support services to dental providers and dental service line. Responsible for aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection control policies, and best practice recommendations. Responsible for prompt delivery of sterile instruments and supplies. Provides behavior management support for patients during procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure. Performs aseptic cleaning of treatment areas in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practice recommendation after the procedure and expedites prompt room turnover. Performs patient intake procedures including collecting height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure. Directs patients to appropriate procedure rooms, assists patients with necessary documentation, and schedules return visits. Performs administrative and registration tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments required.
• Knowledge of sterile instrument processing and aseptic dental processes required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English is required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job required.