Sterilization Technician

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery Assoc. LTD•New Castle, PA

About The Position

Under doctor supervision, the Sterilization Technician prepares for and performs complex clinical duties according to established procedures in the operatory and consult rooms. The technician is expected to present themselves professionally, recognizing that their image and conduct reflect on the doctors and NPOS. Through teamwork, the technician helps maintain smooth and efficient office flow while treating patients, doctors, and coworkers with a positive, respectful, and caring attitude. Duties must follow OSHA, DEA, HIPAA, and NPOS guidelines and expectations.

Requirements

Be compassionate, efficient, responsible, level-headed, dependable, and receptive to new ideas.
Be a team player with good communication skills.
Be able to lift more than 10 pounds.
Be able to carry instruments and trays.
Possess the manual dexterity needed to scrub instruments.

Responsibilities

Remove waste from surgical trays and place it in appropriate receptacles.
Scrub, sterilize, and package instruments.
Maintain and operate autoclave machines.
Ensure surgical trays are properly equipped and oriented.
Apply NPOS environmental controls to contaminated work areas and equipment.
Organize and restock clinical and surgical supplies delivered to the office, as needed.
Be available to assist fellow assistants with other surgeries when not preparing a surgical tray.
Prepare postoperative bags, Monoject bags, and gauze bags.
Know and implement emergency management protocols.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Travel to other offices as needed.
Inform the Clinical Manager of staff or patient issues, concerns, or conflicts.
Help with additional tasks as designated by managers or doctors.
Assist coworkers with their responsibilities once clinical duties are complete.