Sterilization Technician

Our Office- Established in 1949 by Dr. Morris Cohen, our practice has a long-standing commitment to providing superior dental care to patients in the District of Columbia metropolitan area.

Rich in history, the practice of Drs. Morris, Paul, and Sara Cohen, Isabelle Lass, and Brooke Miller has been trusted by patients in the Washington, DC area for over 60 years. Our focus is creating and maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles.

We are seeking a full time Sterilization Technician.The Dental Sterilization Technician provides sterilization of dental instruments and trays including sorting, cleaning, and decontaminating instruments following standard procedures and techniques. Incumbents are responsible for inventory control and maintenance, environmental maintenance checks, and may clean or prepare operatories. Incumbents also provide clerical duties such as maintaining dental records, scheduling appointments, maintaining adequate supplies, and referring patients to other medical and dental assistance programs. The Dental Sterilization Technician differs from the Dental Assistant, EFDA which assists Dentists and Dental Hygienists in the examination, maintenance and repair of gums and teeth and is certified as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.

Sterilization Job Responsibilities:

• Sterilizes dental instruments and trays; assembles, wraps, decontaminates, and sterilizes trays of instruments, dental supplies, and equipment following proper standard precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas; monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental equipment.

• Maintains inventory of equipment; restocks, labels, collects, and distributes instruments and trays; sorts and makes equipment and instruments available for use; inspects instruments, verifies that instruments function properly, and removes defective instruments.

• Performs environmental maintenance duties; assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, clinic areas, and equipment storage; performs maintenance checks, documentation, and services on sterilization equipment; monitors issues with autoclave function or outcomes of biological testing.

• Cleans and prepares operatory; assists with waterline testing, shocking, and maintenance of operatory equipment.

• Screens phone calls, walk-in patients and referred patients for eligibility for services; schedules clients to appropriate dentists according to need and urgency; makes reminder phone calls; refers patients to medical and dental assistance programs or to area dentists

Qualifications:

• Radiology Certificate preferred

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS • Must successfully pass a background records check

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate: $23.00-$25.00 hourly based on qualifications

• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays

• 401k Program: with matching contributions

• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan

• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Schedules