Sterile Technician

Description

Company Core Purpose, Core Values 

Dental Excellence Group is a growing company that offers patient-focused, high-quality dentistry in the Northwest Ohio area. There are more than 100 employees, including doctors, hygienists, clinical assistants, and business and marketing support teams. The practice’s purpose is to create a place where dental care is so friendly, comfortable, and convenient, it completely changes the way people think about dentistry. 

The practice has five core values; a teamwork focus, a patients first mentality, with the patients’ comfort and care our #1 priority. We value kindness and compassion, both within our team and with our patients. We also have an unwavering standard of excellence, challenging all team members to meet their God given potential in attitude, skill, and service. Our final core value is making every minute count, driving performance and efficiency.

Position Overview

The Sterilization Technician (Sterile Tech) reports directly to the Assistant Team Leader. The primary mission is to manage the sterilization area efficiently, ensuring all instruments meet OSHA standards. This role balances rigorous clinical safety with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and clinical support to ensure seamless practice operations.

 Key Accountabilities

1. Infection Control & Compliance

• Sterilization: Process and sterilize instruments rapidly following OSHA guidelines.
• Organization: Return clean instruments to their proper storage locations.
• Sanitation: Maintain clean, organized sterilization and clinical zones.
• Laundry: Manage the laundering of clinical attire. 

2. Clinical Support & Patient Care

• Room Prep: Assist with setting up and breaking down treatment rooms.
• Chairside Assistance: Help doctors and hygienists with patient care as needed.
• Lab Work: Support clinical teams with basic dental laboratory duties.
• Administrative Prep: Print patient routers to streamline daily care schedules. 

3. Supply & Financial Stewardship

• Inventory: Maintain optimal stock levels of dental supplies.
• Budgeting: Manage ordering to strictly align with the practice budget.
• Receiving: Unpack, verify, and properly organize incoming shipments. 

4. Equipment Maintenance

• Routine Care: Perform scheduled maintenance on dental and sterilization equipment.
• Troubleshooting: Identify, log, and report equipment issues immediately