Specialty1
Dental Sterilization Technician
Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Posted 3 months ago
The role
The Sterilization Technician will clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and surfaces. They will also maintain sterilization equipment, organize instrument trays, and manage sterilization supply inventory.
What you will do
- Perform cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of dental instruments, equipment, and surfaces
- Operate and maintain autoclaves and other sterilization equipment
- Prepare and organize instrument trays and setups
- Maintain an inventory of sterilization supplies and order replacements
- Monitor and record sterilization cycles and logs
- Collaborate with dental assistants and hygienists
- Assist in other dental tasks as needed
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Familiarity with dental instruments, equipment, and infection control protocols
- Knowledge of OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control in a dental setting
- Detail-oriented and able to follow established protocols precisely
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to operate standard office equipment
- Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas
- Must be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods
- Must be able to work around medical equipment and instruments
Nice to have
- Willing to complete training to become a Dental Assistant
Benefits
- BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) plan w/match options
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
About the company
Cornerstone Endodontics - Overland Park is a busy specialty practice. Specialty1 Partners provides human resources and payroll support for the practice.