Sterilization Technician

Summary of Position:

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for keeping the equipment and areas that work is performed on patients in compliance with all occupational health and safety guidelines by conducting thorough cleaning and sterilization of all appliances and working equipment in the practice.

Essential Job Function:

• Sets up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines, which includes decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, and packaging complex sets of instruments for sterilization.
• Stocks supplies and replenishes sterilization area.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs all testing based on OSHA standards
• Keeps sterilization room in superior condition meeting OSHA standards with 100% accuracy.
• Maintains accurate OSHA records for all testing and maintenance performed.
• Collects and prepares disposal of hazardous waste.
• Helps set up treatment area
• Seeks opportunities to further support the clinical team and with patient care
• Assist with and seek opportunities to help execute the seamless flow of patients through the office during their visit

• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors and supervisors to better develop skillset
• Performs duties within OSHA, HIPAA, healthcare, and orthodontic regulations

• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used
• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
• Understand and can effectively communicate with other team members
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Attention to detail
• Able to stay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times
• Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs and technology quickly is imperative

Education and Experience:

• High-School Diploma Required
• 1-3 Years Relative Experience Preferred

Experience working in orthodontics or dentistry is not a requirement for the right candidate. Work ethic, ability to problem-solve, curiosity, and having the willingness and motivation to learn skills quickly and help innovate the position in the future, are of the highest value to our organization. Bilingual abilities are a plus!

Position and Hours:

• Candidates must be able to fulfill any possible days, hours or shifts associated with the position.
• Hours vary seasonally to accommodate our young patient's school schedules and are occasionally amended based on patient and office needs.
• Clinical shifts typical require arriving at least 30 minutes early for preparation before the patient day and staying at least 30 minutes after for clean-up and administrative tasks.
• Scheduled shifts may fall between the hours of 7:30 AM - 7:15 PM on Monday-Friday. Friday end times are typically earlier.
• Team members are scheduled at least one Saturday per month (8 AM - early afternoon) during the academic year.
• Minimal Fridays and no Saturday shifts during the summer months.

Benefits:

In addition to joining our enthusiastic team of fun, passionate & professional individuals, we offer the following:

• Competitive base wages
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Monthly bonus incentives
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off + paid holidays and sick pay
• Complimentary orthodontic treatment & discounts for family
• Patient and Team member referral bonuses
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for growth

Office Locations:

We have four locations across Lancaster County, all of which are a 10-15 minute drive from each other. Although we require all team members to be available to work from any of our four locations, we do our best to schedule individuals at as few office locations as possible and always prioritize scheduling team member at the office location(s) most convenient for their personal life whenever possible.

• LOA Lancaster: 1801 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
• LOA Landisville: 270 Main Street, Landisville, PA 17538
• LOA Leola: 2465 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
• LOA Lititz: 14 Copperfield Circle, Lititz, PA 17543

About LOA Orthodontics:

The LOA team is comprised of highly trained, dedicated, and happy people with a passion for orthodontics. We are a progressive orthodontic practice with four convenient locations in Lancaster County. For 100 years, our motto has been to "always put the patient first" and we strive to make the entire experience as fun, comfortable, and as easy as possible. We are here to ensure beautiful, healthy smiles in a setting where our patients feel well-cared for. We make treatment affordable for the patients and families we serve. We offer after-school and Saturday hours to acknowledge that family life can be busy.