Dental Sterilization Tech

2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, United States Northside Christian Health Center Full time

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES-

  • Ensures instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible when received into central sterilization.
  • Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, dental supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of
  • Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
  • Perform all opening, closing and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies, as well as other duties as delegated by Lead Dental Assistant.
  • Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available. Communicate to the Lead Dental Assistant any supplies that need replenishing or replacement.
  • Maintain in/out logs for the dental laboratory orders in a manner that assures completeness and accuracy.
  • Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures. Proactively review notes in patients' charts to set-up for the planned treatment. Gather and ready all necessary materials and instruments needed for treatment.
  • Prepare operatory for patient reception and assure it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare.
  • Check and document patient's vital signs and health history in accordance with departmental policies.
  • Enter patient data and dental chart information into Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
  • Assist clinical staff in optimizing patient flow. This will include restocking items, seating patients, 'floating', and supporting other dental team members with patient care.
  • Assist the assigned dentist with referrals, and other processes involved in providing high quality dental care.
  • Monitors biological and chemical solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental
  • Verifies that equipment functions
  • Maintains a clean work
  • Maintains cleanliness and order of all areas of
  • Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the dental treatment rooms, and in equipment storage areas.
  • Keeps accurate logs of spore
  • Restocks, labels, and maintains
  • Uses the system to monitor and track instruments through
  • Keeps the Chief Dental Officer apprised of any issues or concerns with equipment, supplies or procedures related to
  • Meets the needs and special requests of the providers with regard to instruments and hand
  • Maintains familiarity with and complies with OSHA
  • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Dental Center's ability to meet goals and
  • Follows the Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne
  • Maintains personal growth by attending all meetings and in-services.
  • Participates in CQI activities and staff
  • Utilizes effective means to resolve
  • Utilizes effective verbal and written communication
  • May be required to participate in departmental and organizational quality improvement projects.
  • Other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES-

  • Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients, and all NSCHC staff, Board of Directors and
  • Must be accurate and detail-oriented
  • Must be receptive to training and have the ability to retain information of the assigned duties and responsibilities.
  • Strives to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things.
  • Demonstrates the ability to understand the overall purpose of clinical care and importance of support staff.
  • Able to demonstrate judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in multi-task environment.
  • Ability to multitask and follow directions in fast paced clinic environment. Must be reliable and punctual.
  • Ability and willingness to treat all patients with the utmost kindness and consideration, regardless of the situation.
  • Understanding of community-based organizations preferred
  • Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious and economic status
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Attend a minimum of one outreach event per calendar year
  • Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care to all who request it, without judgment

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT) -

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of dental processes and procedures preferred, but not required.
  • Conducting inspections of instruments and sterilization machines.
  • Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, turn
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  • Annual influenza vaccine

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