Dental Sterilization Technician at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

Job Title: Dental Sterilization Technician

Department: Dental

Location: Pluta Dental Center -Riedman Health Center (1455 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14612)

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Monday - Friday | Days 8a-4:30p

SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for the sterile processing of dental instruments, equipment sanitation, operatory turnover, and maintaining compliance with infection control guidelines. As a key member of the dental support team, this position will ensure that all instruments are properly decontaminated, packaged, sterilized, and tracked in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instrument Decontamination & Sterilization: Clean, inspect, and safely handle contaminated instruments; operate ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves while following strict sterilization protocols.

• Inventory & Storage Management: Store sterilized instruments in clean areas, rotate stock using FIFO practices, and assist with tracking and restocking supplies.

• Operatory Turnover & Support: Help clean and reset treatment rooms between patients, disinfect surfaces, and replenish chairside kits and supplies.

• Infection Control & Compliance: Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and ADA guidelines, use proper PPE, and report any equipment or protocol issues to management.

• Equipment Maintenance & Recordkeeping: Perform basic maintenance on sterilization equipment, log sterilization cycles and testing, and maintain all compliance documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sterile Processing experience

• Prior general or specialty dental experience

• Strong attention to detail, organization and commitment to infection control standards

EDUCATION:

• AS: Dental Hygiene (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• DH - Licensed Dental Hygienist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $17.60 - $18.60

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.