Sterilization Technician

Job Description

As a Sterilization Technician at NVIH you will work directly under general supervision of the Lead RDA in providing and managing the sterilization of all dental equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Maintaining the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization / disinfection protocols.
• Preparing and arranging instruments, medications and required material.
• Preparing patients for dental health services and services and instructing them in appropriate post dental treatment, diet and oral hygiene.
• Promptly following all instructions from the dentist as it pertains to patient treatment.
• Taking inventory, stocking all supplies, instruments and medications.
• Performing required laboratory procedures, i.e., pouring plaster models, etc.
• Using four-handed assisting technique as called upon.
• Maintaining dental equipment and operatories in good, clean condition at all times.
• Cross-training in other dental support positions as necessary, i.e., reception, orthodontics, oral surgery.
• Maintaining personal protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personal safety, i.e., protective clothing, eyewear, gloves.
• Participating in in-service training, department and general staff meetings and clinics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience and Skills