What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician position at Endodontic Specialty Office?
We are a modern endodontic office seeking a responsible Sterilization Technician for full or part time employment to work in our Pleasanton location.
The roles of this position are to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA and CDC’s standards, handle instrument cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, maintenance and organization of the central sterilization area, overseeing repairs and maintenance of equipment, and turning over consultation/treatment rooms.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
- At least 1-year experience in a hospital or dental setting.
Essential functions:
Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage and
distribution of reusable dental supplies. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Duties:
- Maintains a neat and organizational work area.
- Decontaminate and sterilize dental instruments, dental supplies, wraps and sterilize cassettes.
- Follows proper Standard Precautions while in sterilization area and follows proper PPE protocols.
- Sort mismatched sets of dental instruments and supplies to make them available to assistants and doctors in a timely manner.
- Restock central sterilization, collect and distribute instruments/supplies evenly throughout all treatment rooms, and put together consultation and treatment tray setups.
- Turning over consultation/treatment rooms.
- Restocking rooms.
- Seating patients when help is necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25