Summary of Position:

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for keeping the equipment and areas that work is performed on patients in compliance with all occupational health and safety guidelines by conducting thorough cleaning and sterilization of all appliances and working equipment in the practice.

Essential Job Function:

• Sets up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines, which includes decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, wrapping and packaging complex sets of instruments for sterilization.
• Stocks supplies and replenishes sterilization area.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs all testing based on OSHA standards
• Keeps sterilization room in superior condition meeting OSHA standards with 100% accuracy.
• Maintains accurate OSHA records for all testing and maintenance performed.
• Collects and prepares disposal of hazardous waste.
• Helps set up treatment area
• Performs duties within OSHA, HIPAA, healthcare, and orthodontic regulations
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used
• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
• Understand and can effectively communicate with other team members
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Attention to detail
• Able to stay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times
• Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-3 Years Relative Experience