BRIDGING THE GAP - Sterilization Technician

NEW Health•Newport, WA

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

NEW Health, a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving our community, seeks an entry-level Sterilization Technician for a temporary part-time position. Join us for a temporary on-the-job training employment opportunity to explore new skills, gain valuable experience, and discover potential career paths in a dynamic work environment. Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978, NEW Health is rural Northeast Washington’s leading non-profit primary care provider. We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. NEW Health has been named one of the best places to work in the Inland Northwest! This award from the Spokane Journal of Business is based on an analysis of our company policies, along with a confidential employee survey to evaluate workplace experience in the areas of engagement and satisfaction, including Work-Life Balance, Role Satisfaction, Communication, and Workplace Culture, Training, and Technology and Development. Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized for developing local career pathway training to retain rural youth. We create pathways for career growth within NEW Health. To support this, we provide all employees with monthly paid training and additionally offer tuition reimbursement and one-on-one career planning. The purpose of the job is to improve the overall health of the communities we serve by assisting dental staff in sterilizing all clinic instruments and supplies in the provision of clinical dental care.

Requirements

Employees must be 18 years of age or older at the start date due to clinical access and regulatory requirements.
High School diploma or GED required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Computer skills are required.
Strong organizational skills and self-motivation are required.

Nice To Haves

Desire to develop a healthcare-related career preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a strong knowledge base of infection control and sterilization procedures.
Anticipates and prepares equipment and instruments needed for various procedures ahead of time.
Ensures lab slips are stocked with ample supply.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of lab area, daily.
Cleans and disinfects treatment room immediately after vacated to ensure prompt turnover.
Clean, sterilizes and organizes instruments and supplies.
Assists Dental Hygienist in charting and sterilization of instruments as instructed.
Sets up trays accurately by procedure.
Cleans and maintains sterilization equipment and performs spore tests at least weekly.
Periodic testing and maintenance of equipment including updating the equipment log.
Maintain inventory and inventory log.
Work closely with the Dental Assistants to create efficient workflows.
Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.