Sterile Technician; Bilingual - English​/Spanish

At Risas Dental  and Braces, our focus is providing quality and affordable dental care and braces for families everywhere. Our goal is to think and speak a language that patients understand. For this reason, our Company Statement is We Speak Patient™. The result is happier, healthier Patients, and better opportunities for our doctors and team members.

We areseekinga friendly and professional

Sterilization Technician to join our Risasfamily. The Sterilization Technician performscleaning,decontamination, sterilizationofinstruments, trays, operatoriesand equipment. We invest in our employee's growth and development and thisroleisa great opportunity to expand upon your knowledgetoadvance intothedentalassistingand orthodontic roles. Our Sterilization Technicians work hands onto support our Dental Assistants and Doctorsin patient care.

• Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instruments; ensurescleanlinessand sterility of allinstruments
• Accurately assembles instruments sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplieswhileminimizingwaste
• Appropriately prepares and packages single instrumentitems,differentiatingitems requiring steam versus gassterilization
• Stores, delivers, and manages sterile supplies usingaseptictechnique
• Evaluates functioning of equipment; reports malfunction follows through to ensure appropriate repairs are complete and maintenance performed preventing futuredamage
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing treatment rooms after each use
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, and Risaspolicies and practices)
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bilingual Spanish/English required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Physically capable of transporting supplies and equipment
• Must have basic computer skills
• Knowledge of dental clinical operations and terminologypreferred
• Prioritizemultiple demands and requests tomaintainpatientflow
• Ability to work within a team environment and lend support, as a team player, to team members asneeded

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Medical and vision benefits
• Free dental services
• Reimbursement for X-rayand Coronal Polish Exams