Dental Sterilization Technician - Per Diem

Rochester Regional Health • Ridgeway, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for the sterile processing of dental instruments, equipment sanitation, operatory turnover, and maintaining compliance with infection control guidelines. As a key member of the dental support team, this position will ensure that all instruments are properly decontaminated, packaged, sterilized, and tracked in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines.

Requirements

• None Required
• None

Nice To Haves

• Sterile Processing experience
• Prior general or specialty dental experience
• Strong attention to detail, organization and commitment to infection control standards

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and safely handle contaminated instruments; operate ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves while following strict sterilization protocols.
• Store sterilized instruments in clean areas, rotate stock using FIFO practices, and assist with tracking and restocking supplies.
• Help clean and reset treatment rooms between patients, disinfect surfaces, and replenish chairside kits and supplies.
• Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and ADA guidelines, use proper PPE, and report any equipment or protocol issues to management.
• Perform basic maintenance on sterilization equipment, log sterilization cycles and testing, and maintain all compliance documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed