Sterile Technician

Shine Ortho Studio • Napoleon, OH

12d • $17 - $21

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated Sterile Technician to join an orthodontic team. This role supports a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment, patient care, digital orthodontic workflows, and laboratory operations. The position combines sterilization duties, clinical assistance, digital scanning, laboratory work, inventory management, recordkeeping, and teamwork. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, comfortable with technology, and committed to providing an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient comfort, confidentiality, and safety.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, clinical procedures, and laboratory techniques.
• Comfort with computers, digital recordkeeping, and data entry.
• Ability to follow established protocols and maintain accurate documentation.
• Proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental, orthodontic, sterilization, or dental laboratory experience; this may not be required depending on the needs of the practice.
• Experience with iTero scanning, EasyRx, 3D printing, and retainer fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Seat patients promptly and ensure their comfort throughout visits; provide a welcoming, professional, and compassionate patient experience.
• Perform dental impressions, X-rays, intraoral scans, 3D scans, and clinical photographs as directed, within training and applicable regulations.
• Use the iTero scanner to complete patient scans accurately and efficiently.
• Assist orthodontists and clinical staff with procedures and other clinical needs; learn and perform minor clinical tasks under appropriate supervision and within permitted duties.
• Complete patient care tasks independently when appropriately trained and authorized.
• Prepare treatment chairs and clinical areas before and after appointments, keeping supplies and equipment clean, organized, and stocked.
• Follow sterilization, disinfection, and infection control protocols; clean, sterilize, and maintain orthodontic instruments and equipment.
• Monitor sterilization equipment, verify proper operation, and document sterilization cycles and required logs accurately.
• Maintain clean, organized, and disinfected treatment areas and laboratory spaces in compliance with applicable OSHA standards and practice safety protocols.
• Promptly identify and report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and infection control issues.
• Receive, account for, and log incoming laboratory cases in EasyRx; track cases and collaborate with the orthodontic team to ensure timely completion and delivery.
• Assist with laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models, and fabricate and trim retainers according to protocols and provider specifications.
• Manage 3D printing processes, including preparing print jobs, monitoring production, and organizing completed work.
• Maintain laboratory spreadsheets, digital records, case-tracking systems, and patient and laboratory records; organize and protect records and related documentation in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain and care for laboratory equipment, digital scanning systems, and other assigned technology.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including treatment charts, progress notes, photographs, scans, and other relevant documentation.
• Review laboratory case information for completeness and communicate discrepancies or missing items to the appropriate team member.
• Support communication between the clinical team, laboratory, and outside dental laboratories as needed.
• Maintain an updated supply ordering list and communicate inventory needs before supplies run low.
• Receive, organize, and put away supplies and materials; restock treatment rooms, sterilization areas, and laboratory spaces.
• Monitor supply levels, help maintain an organized and fully stocked clinical environment, and assist with routine equipment maintenance and reporting repair needs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with doctors, team members, patients, and outside laboratory partners.
• Collaborate with the orthodontic team to maintain an efficient daily schedule and support high-quality patient care.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Participate in team meetings, practice initiatives, and accountability systems; communicate progress, challenges, outstanding tasks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay informed about advancements in orthodontic technology, techniques, products, and laboratory processes.
• Remain flexible and assist with additional duties as needed to support the practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed