Sterilization Technician
On-siteGrand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment using ultrasonic cleaners and autoclaves. Assemble and organize surgical trays, monitor sterilization cycles, and maintain accurate logs for compliance. Maintain a clean, safe work environment by adhering to OSHA and infection control standards while managing inventory of supplies and notifying leadership of low stock. Support the clinical team during procedures and communicate effectively to ensure proper instrument flow. Requires high school diploma, preferred experience in oral surgery or sterile processing, and familiarity with sterilization protocols. Full-time role in Grand Forks, ND, with medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to take directions from others and follow through in a concise manner
- Must work well in a close team environment
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in a dental, oral surgery, medical, or sterile processing environment
- Experience with sterilization processes, including cleaning, decontamination, packaging, and autoclave operation
- Familiarity with OSHA, infection control, and universal precaution protocols in a clinical setting
- Experience working with surgical instruments, including identification, inspection, and proper assembly of instrument trays
- Hands-on experience using sterilization and cleaning equipment, such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam sterilizers
- Experience working in a fast-paced clinical or surgical environment
- Customer service or patient-facing experience in a healthcare setting
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