Sterilization Technician

Sterilization Technician Wichita, KS Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Computer operation Spanish Dental assisting Computer literacy No experience needed English Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Dental sterilization procedures Disinfection procedures Surgical instruments Registered Dental Assistant Data entry Medical equipment cleaning Data collection 1 year Healthcare data collection Post-operative care Hospital experience Entry level Full Job Description Are you ready to elevate your career in dentistry? At the Implant and Perio Center of Kansas, we're not just looking for a Dental Assistant, we're searching for a dedicated professional who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What We're All About:

We're committed to providing cutting-edge dental care, fostering innovation, and building a supportive work culture where your skills and potential will be valued. Our team is excited to welcome someone who shares our vision for exceptional patient experiences and professional growth.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Sterilizes instruments for clinical team to ensure compliance with OSHA and CDC regulations. 2. Maintains infection control areas to ensure compliance with OSHA and state regulations. 3. Maintains sterilization supplies to ensure availability of instruments for clinical team. 4. Dispenses and collects supplies and equipment to ensure operational efficiency. 5. Collects data and maintains reports to ensure proper infection control standards are met. 6. Turning over surgical rooms pre and post-op surgeries. 7. Set up Rooms for all Surgery procedures. 8. In charge of sterilizing surgical instruments.

Marginal Job Functions:

Assists other areas with special projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to understand and interpret state and OSHA rules and regulations regarding sterilization procedures, and infection control. 2. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy. 3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 4. Proactive, punctual and reliable. 5. Bilingual - Spanish/English preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Ability to communicate effectively with others. 2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels. 3. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. 4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to sterilization machinery, plastic wrappings, pens, pencils and computer keyboards. 5. Ability to lift dental instrumentation trays. 6. Exposed to dental materials or chemicals used in dental operatories or laboratories including, but not limited to latex, acrylic, glutaraldehyde, etc.

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Major (if required):

Required Experience:

None Preferred Qualifications:

1. Computer skills. 2. One year (1) experience in a dental oral hospital setting preferred.' '

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental Assisting:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person