Sterilization Technician

Jordan Valley Health • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Sterilization Technician keeps dental instruments clean, sanitized, organized, and ready for use. The role involves following OSHA standards, processing instruments promptly, maintaining sterilization areas, tracking instruments, and keeping accurate spore-testing logs. The technician communicates issues or concerns about sterilization equipment, supplies, or procedures to the dental director and responds to providers’ special requests for instruments and handpieces.

Jordan Valley Health is a mission-driven organization providing comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities. Its mission is to improve community health through access and relationships.

Employees must provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis (TB).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting; education may be substituted for lack of experience.
• CRCST certification preferred.
• Proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis (TB) is required for all employees.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• CRCST certification.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and follow OSHA standards.
• Ensure instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible after they are brought into central sterilization.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in all sterilization areas.
• Keep accurate logs of spore testing.
• Use the established system to monitor and track instruments through sterilization.
• Keep the dental director informed of issues or concerns involving sterilization equipment, supplies, or procedures.
• Respond to providers’ special requests or needs regarding instruments and handpieces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage with three plan options through UnitedHealthcare’s Choice Plus network, including access to Teladoc telemedicine services.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan, with employer contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance available.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on demand available.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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