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.