Dental Sterilization Technician

Position Summary The Dental Sterilization Technician will organize and maintain dental instruments in strict accordance with sterilization and disinfection protocols.

This role also serves as a circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures under direction of the Lead RDAEFII, assisting with limited dentistry procedures, clinic infection control, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup, and materials.

Travel between Rolling Hills Clinic sites may be required to address temporary staffing needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Maintain instruments and working areas according to sterilization and disinfection protocols.

Prepare and arrange instruments, medications, and materials on setup trays.

Follow all instructions from the dentist to ensure clinic efficiency and infection control.

Take inventory and stock supplies, instruments, and medications.

Maintain dental equipment and operatories in clean, good condition.

Break down, clean, and set up operatories as needed, assisting dental assistants.

Cross-train in other dental support positions as necessary.

Participate in in-service trainings, department and staff meetings, and clinics.

Perform all duties safely and follow required protective protocols for personal and team safety.

Maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards.

Ensure all operations are performed with utmost safety and health considerations for personnel.

Take corrective actions on health and safety matters as brought to attention.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education & Experience Must me at least 18 years of age.

High diploma or equivalent.

Eight (8) hour infection control course certificate approved by the Dental Board of California Preferred Education & Experience One (1) year of experience in a clinic environment Bilingual Licenses/Certificates Valid CPR Certification Valid California Drivers License Pre-Employment Requirements Pre-employment drug testing.

Department of Justice fingerprint clearance through Federal, State, and Child Abuse Index.

Working Environment & Physical Demands Working Environment: Work is performed in a health clinic setting.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Will work with blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand,...