As a Sterilization Technician, you will be a vital member of the dental team, utilizing core skills in medical terminology and dental assisting to ensure the cleanliness and safety of dental instruments and equipment. Join our team to contribute to the smooth operation of our dental office, providing essential support to our dental professionals and ensuring a safe environment for patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to enhanced infection control protocols and PPE requirements to reduce transmission of COVID-19
Process dental instruments and patient care items through the sterilization process safely and efficiently
Maintain sterilization equipment, following manufacture maintenance guidelines and intervals and call for appropriate technician/repair support as required.
Turn over operatories, transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing
Set up treatment rooms for the next patient procedure
Assist with ordering of clinical supplies and supplies required for sterilization
Prepare hygiene rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning handpieces, and restocking supplies
Assist the hygienist with new patient charting and routine periodontal charting
Help dental assistants, doctors, and front desk staff, when necessary
Maintain accurate records as they pertain to the sterilization process
Maintain maintenance documentation for all equipment
Perform water quality testing, monitoring and documentation as required.
General Duties
Adhere to enhanced infection control protocols and PPE requirements to reduce transmission of COVID-19
Turn on equipment in the morning and off at night
Set up treatment rooms for each patient
Manage supplies, instruments, and the state of treatment rooms
Disinfect as required by RCDSO and public health regulations
Restock operatories as needed
Offer assistance to the front office during downtime
Help clinical assistant as needed
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Occasionally exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals and risk of radiation
Noise level is usually moderate
The general work environment can become somewhat hectic since everyone works on a time schedule governed by patient appointments
Ability to both physically and emotionally effectively handle the anxieties associated with the job
Competencies
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations
Knowledge of RCDSO and Public Health policies pertaining to Infection Prevention and Control in the dental office.
Knowledge of the English language - composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software)
Ability to instill trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients
Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients
Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and accept constructive criticism
Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently
Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-27
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