Sterilization Technician

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Orthodontic Experts Ltd - Algonquin, IL

Full-time

Algonquin, IL

11-50 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Sterilization Technician at Orthodontic Experts is responsible for ensuring that all medical and laboratory equipment is properly sterilized and maintained. This role is crucial for maintaining safety and effectiveness in the orthodontic practice, contributing to the overall quality of care provided to patients. The technician will work in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict safety protocols while managing sterilization processes and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor equipment to ensure proper sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles to ensure safety and effectiveness of sterilizers.
• Maintain and document sterilizer performance, alarms, and other sterilization-related activities.
• Inspect and test sterilized instruments to ensure that all instruments meet requirements for sterility.
• Perform maintenance and repair of sterilizers.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Prepare supplies for sterilization and maintain sterilization supply inventory.
• Monitor expiration dates on supplies.
• Record sterilization data and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Provide quality assurance and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with taking x-rays, photos, and scans.
• Set up and turn over chairs for the assistants.
• Participate in marketing events.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Full-time availability with specific working hours: Monday - Wednesday 8:45am - 5:00pm, Thursday - Friday 6:45am - 3:00pm, and two Saturdays per month.
• Ability to travel to Dekalb for work at sister clinics.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid Training
• Travel Pay for distances over 15 miles
• Clinical Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• Transit Reimbursement - Commuter Account
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments