Sterilization Technician

Chapa-De Indian Health • Auburn, WA

14h

About The Position

Chapa-De is seeking a Sterilization Technician to support patient safety and clinical operations by ensuring medical and dental instruments and equipment are clean, disinfected, sterilized, organized, and ready for patient care. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, maintaining accurate records, managing sterile supplies, and following infection-prevention and quality-control standards.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with hourly pay of $25.00–$26.00. Chapa-De is a nonprofit community outpatient health center serving American Indians and low-income individuals, with clinics in Auburn and Grass Valley, California.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Infection Control certification.
• Ability to learn quickly, retain information, accept feedback, and follow established sterilization procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, dependable attitude and willingness to learn, train, and support the clinical team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental, sterilization, or dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, prepare, package, and sterilize medical and dental instruments and equipment.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and maintain accurate sterilization records in accordance with quality-control procedures.
• Assemble, organize, and maintain sterile instrument trays, supplies, and equipment, and ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Follow infection-prevention, safety, and sterilization standards to help protect patients and staff.
• Collaborate with clinical team members to ensure instruments and equipment are available when needed.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage: 100% employee coverage and 80% dependent coverage.
• 17 days of paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick time accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, with 8 or more days available.
• Retirement plan with a 6% employer match.

What This Job Offers

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