Sterilization Technician Yang Orthodontics Redwood City, CA Job Details Part-time From $23 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Orthodontic appliances Maintaining an organized workspace Preparing dental treatment areas Surgical instrument organization Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) Preparing medical treatment area Dental equipment Digital dental impression taking Delivery record maintenance Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method Stocking Ordering supplies Restroom cleaning Entry level Full Job Description The Sterilization Technician is a key part of the ultimate patient experience. The Sterilization Technician is responsible for sterilizing all clinical equipment throughout the workday and maintaining a clean and orderly workflow. Responsibilities Be responsible for appearance of clinic area and sterilization of all instruments. Bag instruments and prepare tray set ups for clinic use. Assist chairside Dental Assistants when needed, taking records, scan & photographs Pour up, trim and mount models. Make C+ retainers. Completing lab slips and send out appliances and impressions to lab. Help stock paper towels, etc. in clinic area. Change ultra sonic solution at least once a week in the clinic. Change cold sterilization whenever test strip indicates (approximately once a month) Sterilize impression trays Make sure sterilizer and water are turned off at the end of the day. Keep hygiene area and bathrooms cleaned and stocked at all times. Take out garbage Keep lab area organize, clean and tidy by the end of the day. Be an active participant in staff meetings. Handle repairs and adjustment as needed for the clinic Clean plaster trap under the sink once a month. Keep records of weekly number of appliances fabricated for deliveries Give supply orders as needed to Chairside in charge of ordering. Be certain that appliances are prepared once day in advance of when it is needed for patient's appointment. Perform other task as assigned by Doctor and Practice Manager. What does a successful Sterilization Technician look like? Energetic and outgoing Service-oriented Willing to learn, adapt and cooperate Confident and proactive Encouraging and inspiring those around them Quick to help Consistent and reliable High personal accountability This is a part-time position working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with a starting hourly rate of $23 per hour Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.