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 Sterilization Technician performs cleaning, decontamination, sterilization of instruments, trays, operatories and equipment(link removed)> We invest in our employee's growth and development and this role is a great opportunity to expand upon your knowledge to advance into the dental assisting and orthodontic roles(link removed)> Our Sterilization Technicians work hands on to support our Dental Assistants and Doctors in patient care(link removed)> 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instruments; ensures cleanliness and sterility of all instruments 
• Accurately assembles instruments sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplies while minimizing 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 compliance 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 terminologypreferred  
• Prioritize 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: