What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician position at Triangle Family Dentistry?
About the Practice
If you're friendly and compassionate and would enjoy working with an energetic, professional team, we're looking for you! We're a busy practice in Cary with outstanding staff to support you as you help care for our valued patients. You'll and your immediate and extended family receives complimentary dental care. Our dentists value each employee and invest in your continued education and provide health and life insurance. If you meet the requirements, please apply today, and join us for excellence in dentistry!
Responsibilities
The Sterilization Technician performs sterilization according to OSHA standards, infection control, organization, inventory of supplies and back up seating of patients.
- Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols.
- Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover.
- Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards.
- Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave.
- Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment.
- Perform daily and weekly infection control test to ensure optimum sterility.
- Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Dental assistant certification where required.
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to establish a rapport with patient.
- Proficiency with computer software.
Benefits Offered
In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
Requisition Number
2025-14363
