Sterilization Technician

Guardian Dentistry Partners•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Dental Sterilization Technician sterilizes dental instruments and trays, including sorting, cleaning, and decontaminating instruments according to standard procedures and techniques. The role includes inventory control and maintenance, environmental maintenance checks, and may involve cleaning or preparing operatories. The technician also performs clerical duties, such as maintaining dental records, scheduling appointments, ensuring adequate supplies, and referring patients to other medical and dental assistance programs. This position differs from the Dental Assistant, EFDA, who assists dentists and dental hygienists in examinations and care of gums and teeth and is certified as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. The position is located at Cohen & Cohen Dental Group. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The pay rate is $23.00. The role is classified as non-exempt. Applicants must successfully pass a background records check. The employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and states that reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Requirements

X-Ray Certification.
Must successfully pass a background records check.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wrap, decontaminate, and sterilize trays of instruments, dental supplies, and equipment while following standard precautions.
Monitor biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure consistent, high-quality decontamination of instruments and dental equipment.
Maintain equipment inventory; restock, label, collect, and distribute instruments and trays; sort equipment and instruments and make them available for use.
Inspect instruments, verify that they function properly, and remove defective instruments.
Help maintain inventory levels in sterile processing, clinic areas, and equipment storage.
Perform environmental maintenance duties and maintenance checks, documentation, and services on sterilization equipment.
Monitor autoclave-function issues and biological testing outcomes.
Clean and prepare operatories; assist with waterline testing, shocking, and operatory equipment maintenance.
Screen phone calls, walk-in patients, and referred patients for eligibility for services.
Schedule clients with appropriate dentists according to need and urgency and make reminder calls.
Refer patients to medical and dental assistance programs or area dentists.
Maintain dental records, schedule appointments, and maintain adequate supplies.