Sterilization Technician - Dental

## Description Performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for the decontamination, sterilization and assembly of re-usable patient care related supplies, equipment and instrumentation **Essential Functions:** - Daily cleaning, decontaminates, sorts, packages and sterilizes instrumentation and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation. - Operates autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaner and washer sterilizer as appropriate to provide for timely availability of instruments and equipment - Maintains logs/record keeping on maintenance care and sterilization load. - Monitors effectiveness of sterilization process by checking biological and/or chemical indicators - Provides appropriate sterilization indicators in packaging; documents parameters and outcomes of sterilization process - Rotates, stores and orders supplies as needed - Prepares and assembles trays, kits and packs according to guidelines - Selects appropriate wrapping material based on item size, sterilization methods, shelf life and nature of item. - Provides for proper handling and care of specific instrumentation and equipment to prevent breakage and damage - Inspects non-equipment items for deterioration or imperfections; disposes of damaged items in accordance with established policy and standards - Tests instrumentation and power of steam sterilizer and ultrasonic to ensure proper functioning prior to sterilization - Inventories and replenishes supply areas of nursing units and central supply; notifies Manager as appropriate - As scheduled, issues supplies and instruments; responds to stat requests from clinic/hospital areas - Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives - Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor - Performs other duties as assigned ## Requirements - One year of sterile processing experience, preferred - High School diploma or GED equivalent, required - CS/SPD Certified, preferred **Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity** SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe’s Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.