Share Email Opening Title Sterilization Technician - Dental  Position Sterilization Technician - Dental   Req Number DEN-19-00015   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Open Date 7/8/2019   Description SUMMARY: The Dental Sterilization Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all clinic dental equipment as well as dental operatories. This role is vital to the flow of the clinic, patient access and staff efficiency. This position requires a well-organized individual who is detail-oriented and self-motivated. Knowledge of sterilization procedures and use of equipment. Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.   Position Requirements SUMMARY:  The Dental Sterilization Technician is responsible for maintaining the sterilization of all clinic dental equipment as well as patient rooms.  Additional duties include keeping patient rooms stocked and following all OSHA compliance guidelines. Helping turn rooms around by cleaning between patients when necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Sterilizes and disinfects instruments; ensures clean instruments are always available for use. Wraps equipment for autoclaving and operates autoclave correctly. Mixes and prepares cleaning solutions according to manufactures guidelines. Stocks sterilized equipment in proper areas for easy access by providers and support staff. Prepares operatories between patient visits by cleaning and stocking in accordance with dentist’s practice and OSHA compliance guidelines Keeps operatories, hallways, and other areas clean as required by OSHA compliance guidelines. Does laundry and cleans kitchen daily. Cleans and maintains air, water and EVac systems. Does Spore checks weekly and changes traps bi-weekly. Drain and sterilizers if out of the office more than two days. Clean and maintain sterilizers bi-weekly. Intake of all supply orders and stocking on shelves. Verify that all instruments expiration dates are current, rotate instruments and sterilize if close to 6 month expiration date. Adherence to the ODCHC attendance policy. Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work as a member of a team in order to communicate and/or solicit pertinent information to and from other team members and support team decisions. Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds. Ability to multi-task. EDUCATION: Experience working within dental clinic preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person, at normal volumes. Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. Good manual dexterity. Ability to reach above shoulder-level, and to squat, bend, sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Repetitive motion--hands, arms and shoulders. Ability to lift 25lbs and move up to 50 pounds. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.   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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Wage Range Minimum starting wage of $15.11 per hour.   EOE Statement Open Door is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, age, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, veteran or disability status.”   EmpID None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  AscUDF_RecruitmentInfo_PriorYearsofExpereince None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://OpenDoorCommunityHealthCenters.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Dental Assistant in Eureka , CA Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Dental Assistant in Fortuna , CA Posted on: 3/18/2024 [Apply Now] Dental Treatment Coordinator in Eureka , CA Posted on: 2/15/2024 [Apply Now] Registered and Non Registered Dental Assistant in Humboldt County, CA Posted on: 2/14/2024 [Apply Now] Dental Assistant in Eureka , CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Family or Internal Medicine Physician in Arcata , CA Posted on: 11/13/2023 [Apply Now] Family or Internal Medicine Physician in Arcata, CA Posted on: 11/13/2023 [Apply Now] Family Physician with Obstetrics (Surgical or Non-Surgical) in Arcata, CA Posted on: 4/2/2024 [Apply Now] Core Faculty, Family Medicine Residency in Eureka, CA Posted on: 11/13/2023 [Apply Now] Pediatrician in Eureka, CA Posted on: 11/21/2023 [Apply Now]

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