Sterilization Technician

Paciorek Orthodontics•Camillus, NY

5h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for keeping the equipment and areas that work is performed on patients in compliance with all occupational health and safety guidelines by conducting thorough cleaning and sterilization of all appliances and working equipment in the practice.

Requirements

Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used
Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
Understand and can effectively communicate with other team members
Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
Integrity, always doing the right thing
Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
Attention to detail
Able to stay organized and follow instruction
Professional manner and appearance at all times
Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
1-3 Years Relative Experience

Responsibilities

Sets up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines, which includes decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, wrapping and packaging complex sets of instruments for sterilization.
Stocks supplies and replenishes sterilization area.
Operate and maintain sterilization equipment.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Performs all testing based on OSHA standards
Keeps sterilization room in superior condition meeting OSHA standards with 100% accuracy.
Maintains accurate OSHA records for all testing and maintenance performed.
Collects and prepares disposal of hazardous waste.
Helps set up treatment area
Performs duties within OSHA, HIPAA, healthcare, and orthodontic regulations
Other duties as required