Sterilization Technician

Lightwave Dental • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

At Triangle Family Dentistry- Brier Creek, our mission is to provide state-of-art dentistry in the most comfortable environment possible. To guide our guests to optimal oral health with an emphasis on overall well-being. To non-judgmentally deliver the highest possible level of care with empathy and understanding. To continuously and relentlessly pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth and mastering of leading edge technology.
Position Summary:
The Sterilization Technician performs sterilization according to OSHA standards, infection control, organization, inventory of supplies and back up seating of patients.

Requirements

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dental assistant certification where required
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to establish a rapport with patient
• Proficiency with computer software

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols
• Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover
• Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards
• Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave
• Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment
• Perform daily and weekly infection control test to ensure optimum sterility
• Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED