Dental Sterilization Technician

Position Overview:

Now Hiring: Dental Sterilization Technician

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (in office)

Location: 336 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY

What’s in it for you:

Benefits:

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401K with Employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Continuous Education

Compensation: $18.00 to $24.00

About US:

Patient education is a key part of the Hudson Dental Arts philosophy

Summary:

Hudson Dental Arts, PLLC is currently looking for an Dental Sterilization Technician to work in the Hudson, NY office. If you are looking to join a great team, have attention to detail, are extremely organized, able to work independently, and a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment - Apply Today!

What you will be doing:

• Disassembling medical equipment and instruments for decontamination
• Operate equipment to clean, disinfect, and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment.
• Unpack, check, and stock new equipment, instruments, and devices.
• Respond to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate records/logs of when items undergo sterilization or maintenance.
• Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures.
• Ensure instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible when received into the sterilization room.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, dental supplies, and equipment, and assemble, wrap, and sterilize trays of instruments.
• Ensure instruments and surgical trays are clean, sterile, assembled, and ready prior to procedures.
• Follow proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Keep accurate logs of spore testing.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all areas of sterilization.
• Maintain familiarity with and comply with OSHA standards and infection control procedures.
• Check sterile items for substitution needs by replacing damaged, expired, or missing instruments.
• Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available.
• Communicate to the Office Manager any supplies that need replenishing or replacement.
• Maintain inventory by rotating, sorting, wrapping, packaging, and appropriately labeling instruments and supplies.
• Insert sterilization indicators inside all packages and report any lost instruments to appropriate staff.
• Monitor autoclaves for proper temperatures and ensure repair orders are reported to supervisors or representatives responsible for escalated maintenance.
• Ensures proper instrumentation circulation by coordinating repairs, sharpening, and removing instrumentation that requires repair services.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance including as lubricating parts, deep cleans, and safety checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and equipment preferred.
• Must be DANB certified or willing to pursue certification.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with sterilization equipment.
• Strong analytical skills to ensure compliance with sterilization protocols.
• Manual dexterity to handle small instruments and tools with precision.
• Good visual acuity to inspect instruments and read sterilization indicators.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Occasionally lift and move equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to manipulate tools and operate equipment.

To Learn More About Us: Hudson Dental Arts

Pay Range: USD $18.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.