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Dental Sterilization Technician

High Country Community Health

#CPR Certification #Quality Control #OSHA #Dental Instruments #Infection Control #CDC #Regulatory Agencies #Time-Management #Sterilization Technician

Quick overview

This nonexempt position is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of dental instruments while strictly adhering to infection control and safety practices. Duties include collecting contaminated equipment, cleaning instruments, operating sterilization equipment, maintaining logs, and properly disposing of biohazardous materials.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR certification for Health Care Providers, along with a current vaccination record meeting ACIP recommendations. The role requires strong time-management skills and the ability to be on one's feet for several hours, with occasional needs to assist chairside or travel to off-site meetings.

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Job description

Description Job Title: Dental Sterilization Technician

Department

Dental
Immediate
Supervisor:
Dental
Site
Lead (site specific)
General overview of position: A nonexempt position responsible for a variety of duties in relation to the decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of dental instruments utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

Duties and Responsibilities

of a Dental Sterilization Technician Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination. Clean equipment, instruments, and supplies of contaminants by removing waste matter Prepare and package decontaminated instruments for sterilization Operate, monitor, and maintain sterilization equipment accurately and safely. Ensure the sterilization of instruments and supplies are in accordance with the standards of regulatory agencies, including OSHA and the CDC Maintain appropriate records/logs, and monitor quality control and infection control standards. Properly dispose of all biohazardous material Assist in cleaning and disinfecting dental operatories as needed. May be required on occasion to assist chairside for charting/recording patient information for certain provider types or when short staffed. This position requires the employee to be on their feet for several hours while tasks are being completed. Perform other related activities, as required, to assure safe patient care and to maintain the highest standards of infection control.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure: High school diploma or equivalent. CPR certification for Health Care Providers, required. Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Workers Recommendations. Must have strong time-management skills Be able to travel to off-site meetings