Sterilization Technician

Life Long Dental Care • Ridgefield, CT

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About The Position

The Sterilization Technician works in a dental practice focused on patient care and collaborates with dentists and the dental team. The posting describes laboratory work involving dental prosthetics, including following written instructions and molds to create restorations, fabricating and finishing dental appliances, maintaining quality and safety standards, and monitoring supplies. The listed practice hours are Monday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Wednesday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience.
• State licensure where specified.
• Valid Dental Radiographer License for respective state requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Follow dentists’ instructions to design and fabricate bridges, crowns, veneers, and inlays.
• Create models using plaster, wax, porcelain, and metal.
• Grind, smooth, and polish dental prosthetics using finishing burs and grinding equipment.
• Fabricate custom trays, base plates, and bite rims, and perform final waxing.
• Recognize and identify color shades.
• Meet quality standards for dental prosthetics and follow safety and health protocols.
• Work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Order and monitor inventory of dental supplies and equipment.
• Follow OSHA and safety regulations, including HIPAA guidelines and requirements for CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Benefits

• Health insurance (for full-time employees)
• Dental insurance (for full-time employees)
• Vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

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