Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary
We are looking for a part-time Sterile tech. Sterile Techs partners with the Office team to provide superior clinical support services to help patients get the care they need. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in Dental Assisting or pre-dental school prep.
Duties
- Clean supplies, equipment, instruments, and instrument trays, following standard precautions for decontamination.
- Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments properly : must remove all organic and inorganic materials from dental instruments before sterilization process.
- Test sterilization equipment routinely to ensure proper functionality.
- Responsible for daily and monthly maintenance of all sterilization equipment, hand pieces, handpiece motors, suction, and traps.
- Operate water sterilization tools according to established guidelines.
- Perform equipment inventory and restock supplies when needed.
- Maintain accurate sterilization records.
- Maintain organization of all tools.
- Verify that supplies, instruments, and equipment are in working order. Replaces and / or repairs any that are broken.
- Stock all operatories and designated sterilization area(s).
- Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain safe and effective working habits; report any unsafe tools or procedures to the Office Administrator.
- Miscellaneous other duties as directed by supervisor.
Requirements : Job Requirements :
Education Level : High School, diploma, or GEDPhysical Requirements : Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systemsDemonstrating a positive attitude in the face of challenging situationsBackground check required.