Sterilization/Dispensing Technician

Primary Purpose

Under the immediate supervision of the PHCC Assistant Dental Director and the Director, performs duties related to infection control and the sterilization and dispensing areas.

Essential Functions

• Process dental instruments and equipment, including receiving, cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing semi-critical and critical items; disinfect non-critical portable dental equipment; inspect the contents of all instrument cassettes and packages for completeness and damage; replace as needed.
• Operate and assist in the maintenance of washing and cleaning sterilization machines, including weekly biological testing of autoclaves.
• Prepare pre-packaged disposable items; dispense instrument cassettes and dental materials/equipment according to established procedures.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of borrowed and returned cassettes, materials, and equipment, and secure all inventories according to established procedures.
• Order supplies for dispensing windows; restock inventory as needed.
• Maintain a neat, clean, orderly sterilization room and dispensing area according to established standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PHCC Assistant Dental Director and the Director.