Dental Sterilization Technician

Location: Vermilion, Ohio

Category: Helper Jobs

Job highlights

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Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required

Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on job

Passion for keeping people safe

Good judgement and critical thinking skills

Manual dexterity and ability to handle fragile equipment

Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques

Ability to work well in a team or individually

Benefits

Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniforms/Scrubs provided

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews

401(k) Plan w/Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Paid Vacation (Starting at 2 weeks) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays

Long and Short Term Disability Plans

Responsibilities

The Dental Sterilization Technician is responsible for processing and sterilizing all instruments for daily use

Collects used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination

Manually cleans supplies of contaminants

Operates and maintains decontamination equipment

Prepares and packages decontaminated supplies for sterilization

Exams supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized

Routinely tests and reports any issues or problems with sterilization equipment

Sterilizes, preps, wraps, and organizes equipment into instruments trays for using during medical procedures

Prepares and delivers all necessary equipment and instruments for procedures

Maintains records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies

Monitors inventory and supplies

Performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

The Dental Sterilization Technician is responsible for processing and sterilizing all instruments for daily use.

• Collects used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.

• Manually cleans supplies of contaminants.

• Operates and maintains decontamination equipment.

• Prepares and packages decontaminated supplies for sterilization.

• Exams supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.

• Routinely tests and reports any issues or problems with sterilization equipment.

• Sterilizes, preps, wraps, and organizes equipment into instruments trays for using during medical procedures.

• Prepares and delivers all necessary equipment and instruments for procedures.

• Maintains records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies.

• Monitors inventory and supplies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• One year of relevant experience preferred.

• Certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on job.

• Passion for keeping people safe.

• Good judgement and critical thinking skills.

• Manual dexterity and ability to handle fragile equipment.

• Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques.

• Ability to work well in a team or individually.

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS