Job Description
Job Location: Baltimore, MD.
Position Type: Part Time.
Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly.
This is a part-time position that will be scheduled to work a minimum of 2 days/week.
Position Summary: The sterilization technician (ST) is a key member of the dental department, where the primary duty will be to function as a sterilization technician. The ST will work with dentist and dental assistants to ensure instruments used for procedures are clean, sterilized, and prepare instruments for use. The ST must be able to take direction and follow through on all assignments. The goal is optimizing flow so patients are provided high quality care. The ST must wear personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, masks, and utility gloves while sterilizing and following specific company and OSHA procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform all duties with excellence and in accordance with the Park West Health System Dental division's best practices.
- Properly sterilize all dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Department policies.
- Perform all opening, closing, and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies, as well as other duties as delegated by the Lead Registered Dental Assistant.
- Perform all maintenance procedures and logs in a thorough manner.
- Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available. Communicate with the Lead Registered Dental Assistant about any supplies that need replenishing or replacement.
- Maintain order and cleanliness in the dental lab and in the sterilization area.
- Perform weekly spore testing and maintain a log of the results.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the autoclave.
- Maintain in/out logs for the dental laboratory orders in a manner.
- Work with the receptionist to ensure that all dental laboratory orders are sent out and received in a timely manner.
- Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures. Proactively review the schedule to set up for the planned treatment. Gather and prepare all necessary materials and instruments needed for treatment.
- Assist clinical staff in optimizing patient flow.
- Prepare the operatory for patient reception and assure it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Park West Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Park West Health System, Inc: Federally-qualified, community-based health centers (FQHC) serve at the core of the nation’s health care system, providing health care services and delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and accessible primary and preventative care to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
A proven and effective model, Park West Health System has been providing holistic healthcare and dental services for more than 45 years through its physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, care coordinators, and certified nurse midwives. Park West, a not-for-profit FTCA-deemed health center, also provides treatment to the whole patient, organizing care and managing chronic diseases through its network of social workers and community health providers.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, 2 days per week,