Dental Sterilization Technician - Hudson Dental Arts

Now Hiring: Dental Sterilization Technician

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (in office)

Location: 336 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY

What’s in it for you:

Benefits:

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401K with Employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Continuous Education

Compensation: $18.00  to $24.00

About US:  

Hudson Dental Arts, in Hudson, New York, is a state-of-the-art dental facility serving the oral health needs of patients from all over upstate New York. Led by Kurt Froelich, DDS, the practice’s warm, friendly staff treats patients like family.  With a wide variety of general and cosmetic services, including orthodontics, implants, crowns, and veneers, patients of all ages have a plethora of options when it comes to improving their smiles. The practice offers high-quality care at affordable prices, so individuals and families can get the care they need. Patient education is a key part of the Hudson Dental Arts philosophy
 

Summary:

Hudson Dental Arts, PLLC is currently looking for an Dental Sterilization Technician to work in the Hudson, NY office. If you are looking to join a great team, have attention to detail, are extremely organized, able to work independently, and a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment - Apply Today!

What you will be doing:

• Disassembling medical equipment and instruments for decontamination
• Operate equipment to clean, disinfect, and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment.
• Unpack, check, and stock new equipment, instruments, and devices.
• Respond to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate records/logs of when items undergo sterilization or maintenance.
• Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures.
• Ensure instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible when received into the sterilization room.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, dental supplies, and equipment, and assemble, wrap, and sterilize trays of instruments.
• Ensure instruments and surgical trays are clean, sterile, assembled, and ready prior to procedures.
• Follow proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Keep accurate logs of spore testing.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all areas of sterilization.
• Maintain familiarity with and comply with OSHA standards and infection control procedures.
• Check sterile items for substitution needs by replacing damaged, expired, or missing instruments.
• Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available.
• Communicate to the Office Manager any supplies that need replenishing or replacement.
• Maintain inventory by rotating, sorting, wrapping, packaging, and appropriately labeling instruments and supplies.
• Insert sterilization indicators inside all packages and report any lost instruments to appropriate staff.
• Monitor autoclaves for proper temperatures and ensure repair orders are reported to supervisors or representatives responsible for escalated maintenance.
• Ensures proper instrumentation circulation by coordinating repairs, sharpening, and removing instrumentation that requires repair services.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance including as lubricating parts, deep cleans, and safety checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and equipment preferred.
• Must be DANB certified or willing to pursue certification.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with sterilization equipment.
• Strong analytical skills to ensure compliance with sterilization protocols.

• Manual dexterity to handle small instruments and tools with precision.
• Good visual acuity to inspect instruments and read sterilization indicators.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Occasionally lift and move equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to manipulate tools and operate equipment.

To Learn More About Us: Hudson Dental Arts