Sterilization Specialist

P3 Partners • Vinton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide surgical assistance including tray set up, and cleaning and maintenance of surgical instruments.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must maintain professionalism at all times
• Must maintain training/ continuing education requirements
• Ability to function in fast paced and/ or stressful work environment
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures and safety guidelines
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and twisting
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Can physically assist patients including lifting, pulling, holding
• Ability to retain firm grip on instruments for extended periods of time up to 1 hour
• Dexterity to grab, hold, adjust, tap, feel, and pick up instruments frequently

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in dental assisting and/ or surgical assisting preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is ready to go first thing in morning (autoclaves, O2/Nitrous system, bionic unit, etc.)
• Clean suction traps and maintain suction system
• Set up surgical trays for doctors
• Maintain & clean all hand pieces
• Clean autoclaves and keep maintenance log
• Ensure Central is clean and stocked
• Clean all instruments and trays after surgeries
• Assist with laundry
• Assist with unpacking dental supply orders and stocking rooms
• Spore Testing on Autoclaves every week and document, keep required quarterly reports on testing
• Keep maintenance/equipment logs of things done in office
• Maintain O2/Nitrous tanks
• Maintain a friendly and professional work environment
• Maintain strict standards of confidentiality
• Attend scheduled meetings
• Maintains upmost confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned by clinical manager

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Pay based on experience
• Low-cost medical insurance
• Zero-premium dental and vision insurance
• Employer F.S.A./H.S.A. contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and personal time
• Seasonal bonuses and company/partner discounts
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary insurance benefits
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness program and employee assistance program
• Weekday, daytime-only schedule with early-out Fridays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED