Dental Sterilization Technician - Per Diem

Job Title: Dental Sterilization Technician Department: Dental Location: Dental Group - Ridgeway (2655 Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 360) Hours Per Week: Per Diem Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p SUMMARY: The position is responsible for the sterile processing of dental instruments, equipment sanitation, operatory turnover, and maintaining compliance with infection control guidelines. As a key member of the dental support team, this position will ensure that all instruments are properly decontaminated, packaged, sterilized, and tracked in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES: Instrument Decontamination & Sterilization: Clean, inspect, and safely handle contaminated instruments; operate ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves while following strict sterilization protocols. Inventory & Storage Management: Store sterilized instruments in clean areas, rotate stock using FIFO practices, and assist with tracking and restocking supplies. Operatory Turnover & Support: Help clean and reset treatment rooms between patients, disinfect surfaces, and replenish chairside kits and supplies. Infection Control & Compliance: Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and ADA guidelines, use proper PPE, and report any equipment or protocol issues to management. Equipment Maintenance & Recordkeeping: Perform basic maintenance on sterilization equipment, log sterilization cycles and testing, and maintain all compliance documentation.  Minimum Qualifications None Required Licensure/Certification: None PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Sterile Processing experience Prior general or specialty dental experience Strong attention to detail, organization and commitment to infection control standards EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $17.60 - $19.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.