Dental Sterilization Technician Capital Dental Group - 3.9 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $17.50 - $23.00 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Family leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Dental office sterile processing experience Customer communication Safety regulations BLS Certification In-person customer service Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Endoscope sterilization and handling High school diploma or GED Dental sterilization procedures Dental terminology Diagnostic instrument sterilization and handling Surgical instrument sterilization and handling

Full Job Description Description:

Capital Dental Group is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Dental Sterile Technician to join our team. Candidates must work well in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service. If you are looking for a rewarding career, this position is for you!

Job Summary:

As a Sterile Technician, you will be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing dental instruments and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient clinical environment. You will help maintain infection control standards, organize supplies, and support the dental teams in delivering quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

Organization and management of all sterile supplies, instruments, equipment and patient parts Prepare all Instrumentation for decontamination & sterilization processing Ensure all Instrumentation has the following: All instruments are properly secured in the cassette All items that do not belong should be removed prior to processing All Instrumentation has proper color code indicators (sterile area & procedure type are the 2 color indicators used, please see corresponding sterile chart) Each instrument has been inspected prior to running through the Hydrim washer, all physical debris must be removed with a steel instrument brush and rinsed prior to loading. All pouches and wrapped cassettes are date stamped and tape indicating sterilizer & sterile ran in.

Requirements:

Knowledge of dental terminology, dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Excellent communication Team player Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma X-ray certificate required BLS certificate

Infection Control Physical Demands:

Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day Ability to twist and turn, if needed Repetitive Motion (hands) Handling (grasping, holding) Lifting/Carrying (up to 10lbs) Pushing/Pulling (up to 10lbs)

Schedule:

4 days per week, 10 hours a day

Sunday-Wednesday & Wednesday-Saturday Compensation :

$17.50-$23.00 (doe) + bonus opportunity

Pay:

$17.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Family leave Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person