<p>The responsibility of this position is to effectively and safely follow the sterilization protocol to process all dental instruments and equipment and distribute and collect instruments and materials to and from the students. Maintain all autoclaves, statim, and dry heat machines with a high level of infection control at all times. Sterilize instruments using the proper equipment needed for general dentistry sterilization and specialty practice dentistry. i.e. Orthodontics utilize special machines for sterilization. Practice and follow infection control procedures at all times which includes wearing the appropriate gloves needed when working with soiled and used instruments and working on the 'clean' and 'dirty' side of the sterilization unit.</p> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Prior Instrument and Sterilization Experience Required 1-3 years </li><li>High School diploma or equivalent Required </li><li>Certification in professional organization for Infection Control and Prevention and/or instruments is highly desired. </li></ul> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.</p>