Sterilization Technician

At Triangle Family Dentistry in Wake Forest, we are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of our patients' smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long-lasting smiles! We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve our patients' optimal dental health. We build a foundation of trust by treating our guests as special individuals is vital to our success.

Position Summary:
The Sterilization Technician performs sterilization according to OSHA standards, infection control, organization, inventory of supplies and back up seating of patients.

Responsibilities:

• 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