Sterilization Technician (TP0702 - East)

The Sterilization Technician will be responsible for cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment and maintaining sterilization equipment. The Sterilization Technician will assist in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration and office support activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets-up dental equipment, instruments and operatories to ensure that all dental sterilization/disinfection protocols are followed according to dental guidelines and Center policies and procedures. 2. Monitors and maintains dental inventory, supplies and equipment such as; compressor, evacuator system, sterilizers, and light curing units etc. in accordance with manufacture guidelines. Assists in preparing dental supply orders as directed. 3. Develops and participates in all performance improvement activities relating to dental practice and ensures the dental component is in compliance with all regulations and standards. 4. Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors and employees at all times. 5. Assists with front office duties including but not limited to appointment scheduling, patient outreach/recall and appointment confirmation. 6. Supports dental hygienists by preparing patients and patient treatment rooms. 7. Maintain daily logbooks on daily maintenance procedures. 8. Performs general cleaning of dental operatories to include, but not limited to dusting of cabinetry and fixtures, cleaning dental chairs, removal of trash/biohazardous waste and removal of clutter to ensure a sanitary treatment environment. 9. Maintain dental laboratory slips, recording incoming and outgoing dental cases. Ensures lab cases are received in advance of patient appointments. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Finger Dexterity:

Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

Talking:

Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Repetitive Motions:

Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual:

Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

Physical:

Sitting approximately 50% of time and standing, walking approximately 50% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.