Sterilization Technician
$18–$18 year
On-site · Cary, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Sterilization Technician responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments per ADA protocols and OSHA standards, preparing trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover, operating, monitoring and cleaning sterilization equipment (autoclave), and conducting daily/weekly infection control tests to ensure optimum sterility. Also involved in instrument storage/handling and potential periodontal charting as needed. Requires effective verbal and written communication, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, dental assistant certification where required, ongoing OSHA/HIPAA/BLS and infection control training, high school diploma or equivalent, ability to establish rapport with patients, and proficiency with computer software.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Dental assistant certification where required
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and infection control training as required by law
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to establish a rapport with patient
- Proficiency with computer software
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