Sterilization Technician Valleygate Surgery Center Midland LLC West Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Chairside assisting Biological safety protocols Surgery assistance OSHA Laboratory equipment maintenance Surgical instrument organization Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) Packing BLS Certification Patient safety measures implementation Assisting medical staff Service quality monitoring (in sterile processing) Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Assembly Operating room inventory management Team training Packaging Dental equipment Medical equipment cleaning Laundry washing Sterile processing inventory management Technical training Patient charting Decontamination Clean workspace maintenance Clinical confidentiality policies Instrument maintenance Ordering supplies Certified Dental Assistant Full Job Description Valleygate Surgery Center Midland is looking for a full-time sterilization technician. The job duties include training, ordering supplies and assisting dental teams. Serve as back up to the surgery control team which includes performing and participating in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation, equipment training and turning over rooms.

Job Purpose:

Primary responsibility is to sterilize instruments and prepare supplies in accordance with OSHA standards. Maintains all equipment used in attaining and assuring sterility. This position has the potential to assist the providers and assistants with a variety of oral health care services including radiographs, charting and operatory turnover.

Duties:

Prepares, cleans, organizes, and closes the sterilization room and lab for daily functions. Maintains equipment, instruments, handpieces, burs and armentarium by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization according to OSHA standards and manufacturer's instructions. Prepares all instrument packs, handpieces, burs, etc. and distributes to operatories. Consults patient schedule to ensure proper availability of instruments in operatories. Operate and maintain sterilizers, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Assist with cleaning of rooms between cases and terminal cleaning Maintains laundry daily to include towels, smocks, uniforms, etc. Contributes to VDSC efficiency. Communicates effectively with clinical staff and across departments as needed. Consults patient schedule to ensure proper availability of instruments in operating rooms. Ensure necessary equipment is available by continually maintaining surgical inventory. Contributes to the fluctuating staffing needs of the department by being flexible in own assignments and work schedules. Assists in preparing operatories when requested. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies for the protection of patients, self and co-workers. Maintains laundry daily to include towels, smocks, uniforms, etc. Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts herself in a professional manner. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.

Skills/Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Dental Assistant Certification or sterile processing certification is required Use of dental technology, infection control, dental procedures, radiographs in later phases, BLS certification Pleasant outgoing, professional demeanor and appearance, Teamwork, thoroughness, organizational skills, self-development.