Sterilization Technician

Guardian Dentistry Partners•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Dental Sterilization Technician sterilizes dental instruments and trays, including sorting, cleaning, and decontaminating them according to standard procedures and techniques. The role also involves inventory control and maintenance, environmental maintenance checks, and possibly cleaning or preparing operatories. Clerical duties may include 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, whose duties include assisting dentists and dental hygienists with the examination, maintenance, and repair of gums and teeth and who is certified as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The pay rate is $23.00.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assemble, wrap, decontaminate, and sterilize trays of instruments, dental supplies, and equipment using proper standard precautions.
Monitor biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency in decontamination.
Maintain equipment inventory; restock, label, collect, and distribute instruments and trays.
Sort and prepare equipment and instruments for use; inspect instruments, verify that they function properly, and remove defective instruments.
Maintain inventory levels in sterile processing, clinic areas, and equipment storage.
Perform maintenance checks, documentation, and service activities 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 phone calls.
Refer patients to medical and dental assistance programs or area dentists.