Sterilization Technician at St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry

Description

At St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control is a top priority—and we’re hiring someone who shares that commitment.  We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Sterilization Technician to support our clinical team and ensure a clean, safe environment for our patients.  Join a dedicated pediatric dental team where your attention to detail directly contributes to a safe and welcoming experience for every child. 

Website:  St. Louis Kids! 

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful impact: You play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring surgical tools are sterile and ready. 
• Career path: Join a team with clear professional growth opportunities, including training and credentialing programs. 
• Work-life balance: Flexible scheduling options to match personal needs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform sterilization quality control, documentation, and logging accurately. 
• Prioritize instrument processing to meet procedural schedules, dispatching cleaned sets efficiently. 
• Collaborate with OR staff, nursing, and other departments to ensure readiness for each procedure.
• Maintain a clean, organized sterile processing environment in compliance with safety and infection-control standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management  

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Previous experience in a healthcare or sterile processing environment is preferred but not required. Entry-level candidates welcome.  
• Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping. 
• Ability to wear PPE and comply with health and safety practices. 
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and good communication skills.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) 
• Paid holidays 
• Paid time off 

Join our team and be part of a practice dedicated to excellence in Pediatric care. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!