Sterile Technician (Anderson Dental)

Base Pay:

$22.00 - $32.50 / hour

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the cleaning and sterilization of instrumentation and equipment. Manages stocking of supplies, linens and paper goods. Maintains cleanliness and order of sterilization room. Operatory breakdown and set up. Assistance to RDA, DA's.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assembles, sterilizes and dispenses instruments, equipment and instrument trays to examination rooms and all clinical areas. Receives or picks up soiled instruments, equipment and utensils from clinical areas for cleaning, sanitizing and sterilization. Provides emergency supply or equipment location and delivery as needed. Assists personnel with specific procedure tray contents and design. Service maintenance of instruments and equipment. Performs testing and maintains records required on equipment. Accurately stocks and distributes supplies and equipment. Routinely inventories areas and replenishes supplies as needed. Rotates perishable stock. Adhere to inventory and ordering procedures. Removes all empty boxes from the supply areas and takes them to the recycling bin. Develop, mount and duplicate x-rays. Radiograph patient if licensed. Assist the clinical staff as needed, to include but not limited to seating patients, taking blood pressure, review paperwork and health history with patients. Other duties and projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of aseptic techniques. Good time management skills. Strong orientation to detail and careful follow through of all tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent. CPR certification (or ability to obtain within two weeks)

Dental Board of California Approved:

Infection Control and OSHA course certification

Dental Board of California Mandatory:

Dental Practice Act/ Law and Ethics certification (or ability to obtain within one year)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Dental Board of California Approved:

Radiation Safety Course certification

BENEFITS SCHC

understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs. Competitive wages Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution Long-term disability coverage Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Supplemental Insurances Flexible spending account Paid vacation Paid sick Paid holidays Paid CME time and CME allowance Employee assistance program Jury duty pay Bereavement pay Prescription discount program 529 college savings plan Educational reimbursement program Gym membership discounts Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer