Sterilization Technician

At  Risas Dental and Braces, our focus is providing quality and affordable dental care and braces for families everywhere. Our goal is to think and speak a language that patients understand. For this reason, our Company Statement is We Speak Patient™. The result is happier, healthier Patients, and better opportunities for our doctors and team members.

We are  seeking a friendly and professional Sterilization Technician to join our  Risas family.  The Steril ization  Technician performs  cleaning,  decontamination, sterilization of instruments, trays , operatories  and equipment .  We invest in our employee's growth and development  and t his role is  a great opportunity to expand upon your knowledge  to advance in to the dental  assisting and orthodontic roles . Our Sterilization Technicians work hands on  to support our Dental Assistants and Doctors in patient care .

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instrument s ; ensures  cleanliness and sterility of all  instruments
• Accurately assembles instruments sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplies while  minimiz ing waste
• Appropriately prepares and packages single instrument  items, differentiating items requiring steam versus gas  sterilization
• Stores, delivers, and manages sterile supplies using  aseptic technique
• Evaluates functioning of equipment; reports malfunction follows through to ensure  appropriate repairs are complete and maintenance performed preventing future  damage
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing treatment rooms after each use
• Maintain strict complian ce with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, and  Risas policies and practices)
• Any other duties and responsibilities as  assigned

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required 
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Physically capable of transporting supplies and equipment
• Must have basic computer  skills
• Knowledge of dental clinical operations and terminology  preferred
• Priorit ize  multiple demands and requests to  maintain patient  flow
• Ability to work within a team environment and lend support, as a team player, to team members as  needed

Benefits:

Risas Dental and Braces offers a comprehensive benefits package  including :

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Medical and vision benefits 
• Free dental services
• Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronal Polish E xams
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• And many other ancillary benefits

The working environment is fun, fast paced, challenging, and rewarding with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in this work. Begin a career that is full of meaning and value.