Dental Sterilization Technician - Elgin

Job Title: Dental Sterilization Technician (P110)

Department: Clinical

Reports To: Clinical Operations Manager

Prepared By: Clinical Director

Prepared Date: July 2024; March 2026

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and sterilization of dental instruments, follow Infection Control guidelines while utilizing the autoclave, and maintain organization within the Dental Lab.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for sterilization of instruments and maintenance of equipment.

Performs and documents setup, stocking, maintenance, and cleaning of lab areas.

Follows all IC policies and procedures during the sterilization process.

Monitors results of biological indicators and documents results BI in log.

Ensures compliance with quality assurance and risk management standards.

Labels all instrument pouches according to policies and procedures.

Performs and documents daily, weekly, and monthly autoclave maintenance.

Communicates any equipment failures to supervisor and takes appropriate action.

Report to all scheduled work sites and shifts on time and fully prepared to engage in all job responsibilities; location of work sites and shifts will change at the discretion of the supervisor.

Engage in all offered training, consultations and supervisions made available. Follow and fully implement Corporate Compliance Program. Fully and professionally respond to and implement directives and advice offered by all supervisory and training personnel, as well as professionally offered feedback from coworkers.

Perform other duties as assigned.