What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician position at Comfort Dental Cottonwood?
The Sterile Processing Technician performs cleaning, decontamination, processing, sterilization, packaging, distributing, storing and delivery of sterile goods, instruments, trays and equipment.
Hours would be two AM shifts from 7:00am -1:00pm
two PM shifts from 1:00pm-7:00pm with every other Saturday 7:00am-12:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instrumentation; ensures cleanliness and sterility of all instruments.
- Evaluates functioning of equipment; reports malfunction of equipment and instrumentation and follows through to ensure appropriate repairs are complete and maintenance performed.
- Accurately assembles instruments sets based on established count sheets effectively uses materials and supplies to assemble instrument sets and minimize waste.
- Appropriately prepares and packages single instrument items. Differentiates items that require steam versus gas sterilization.
- Stores, delivers, and manages sterile supplies using aseptic technique. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and work habits.
- Establishes appropriate priority to multiple demands and requests.
- Uses equipment and instrumentation properly to prevent damage.
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing treatment rooms after each use.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Organizational skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14
