Sterilization Technician

Oral Surgery Partners•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Sterilization Technician supports the oral surgery team by preparing, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and work areas to high safety and quality standards. The role helps maintain an efficient surgical environment through instrument decontamination and sterilization, surgical tray assembly, and compliance with OSHA and infection-control requirements. It also supports clinical staff, anticipates surgical needs, and contributes to a clean, compliant, and collaborative practice. The position is with Oral & Facial Surgery Associates in Olathe, Kansas. Scheduled hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are offered to full-time employees, along with other insurance, retirement, paid time off, and holiday benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Familiarity with OSHA, infection-control, and universal-precaution protocols in a clinical setting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professional appearance and attitude.
Ability to take directions and follow through concisely.
Ability to multitask and work well in a close team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a dental, oral surgery, medical, or sterile-processing environment.
Experience with sterilization processes, including cleaning, decontamination, packaging, and autoclave operation.
Experience working with surgical instruments, including identification, inspection, and proper assembly of instrument trays.
Hands-on experience using sterilization and cleaning equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam sterilizers.
Experience in a fast-paced clinical or surgical environment, including prioritizing and multitasking.
Customer service or patient-facing experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols and safety standards.
Operate and maintain sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other reprocessing equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Monitor sterilization cycles and maintain accurate compliance and traceability logs and documentation.
Inspect instruments for proper function and report damaged, missing, or unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel.
Assemble, organize, and prepare surgical trays and materials for procedures.
Assist with setting up and breaking down surgical rooms, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready and available.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA, infection-control, and practice standards.
Follow personal protective equipment requirements and safety procedures to minimize contamination and exposure risks.
Support the surgical and clinical team during procedures as needed and within the scope of the role.
Communicate with clinical staff to maintain proper instrument flow and anticipate surgical needs.
Maintain inventory of surgical instruments, supplies, and sterilization materials, and notify leadership when stock is low or replacements are needed.
Participate in ongoing training and maintain current knowledge of sterilization techniques, equipment use, and infection-control standards.
Maintain knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcomes, and anticipated complications.