Dental Sterilization Technician

Dental Sterilization Technician This position is responsible for performing duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and hygienists in the care and treatment of patients.General responsibilitiesProvides knowledgeable assistance to the treating dentist.Performs/conducts a variety of routine and non-routine technical procedures while providing direct chair-side assistance to the treating dentist.At the direction of the treating dentist, takes intra-oral and pantographic x-ray films of dental patients.Takes dental impressions.Responsible for sterilizing instruments and maintaining sterilization logs according to JCAHO requirements.Responsible for cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment used in procedures. Maintains organized tray set-ups for the treating dentist. Assures the sterile condition of treatment rooms.Assumes responsibility for initial dental laboratory needs.Performs required laboratory work; trims and pours diagnostic models; make custom trays, fabricates temporaries, base plates, and templates for crown and bridgework; writes laboratory prescriptions; prepares models for mailing to outside laboratory technicians.Orders dental supplies and materials.Ensures that communication with staff, patients, and external contacts occurs with courtesy, tact, and a positive attitude.Support Dental Assistants and other staff as needed.Other duties as assigned.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.Fine hand manipulation.Work EnvironmentMay be exposed to communicable diseases.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or G.E.D. required.Completion of an accredited program preferred.QualificationsAbility to maintain confidentiality in all matters.Ability to evaluate the patients response to care through observation.Ability to professionally handle patient complaintsAbility to effectively communicate verbally.General computer proficiency.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.