Dental Sterilization Technician
About The Position
Join Affordable Dentures & Implants and Help Create Healthy, Confident Smiles! Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a detail-oriented Sterilization Technician to support our clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care. This role is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and maintaining dental instruments and equipment while ensuring compliance with infection prevention standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently, and takes pride in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient clinical setting. Why Join Our Team? Support a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care Opportunity to work in a specialized dental practice focused on dentures and dental implants Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Fast-paced, team-oriented work environment Make a meaningful impact by ensuring safe, high-quality patient care
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Commitment to infection prevention and patient safety
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Nice To Haves
- Previous sterile processing or dental sterilization experience
- Experience operating autoclaves or sterilization equipment
- Knowledge of dental instruments and medical terminology
- Experience with inventory management in a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with OSHA, CDC, and AAMI standards
Responsibilities
- Scrub, wash, disinfect, and decontaminate surgical and dental instruments to remove biological debris
- Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment according to established protocols
- Assemble, inspect, package, label, and store sterile instruments and supplies
- Prepare, set up, and break down treatment rooms before and after patient procedures
- Maintain sterilization records and monitor equipment performance
- Track inventory of sterile instruments and clinical supplies to ensure adequate availability
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of sterilization areas and clinical workspaces
- Dispose of contaminated materials following OSHA and infection control guidelines
- Support dentists and clinical staff by ensuring instruments and equipment are available for patient care
- Perform additional duties to support daily clinical operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
