Sterilization Technician (Temporary)

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

This is a temporary position through 06/30/2026 Job Summary: The Sterilization Technician, cleans, sterilizes, and delivers reusable dental instruments. Cleans and monitors equipment in the department. Maintains an organized and clean work area. Must be cross-trained in the laundry aspect of the department. Processes sterilized items for departments and students. Performs other duties as needed. Education and Experience: Minimum six months experience working in a dental or medical area preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of dental instruments & their maintenance preferred
• Able to keyboard 40 wpm.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months experience working in a dental or medical area preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments & their maintenance preferred
• Central Service Sterilization Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• cleans, sterilizes, and delivers reusable dental instruments
• Cleans and monitors equipment in the department
• Maintains an organized and clean work area
• Must be cross-trained in the laundry aspect of the department
• Processes sterilized items for departments and students
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed