As the Sterilization Technician, you would be joining a group of dental professionals who are passionate about the care of our patients. Our clinic is a large, spacious, well-equipped 21 operatory practice featuring a diverse group of dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and front office support staff who provide a complete range of restorative and cosmetic dental services and extraordinary oral and patient care. Crestwood Dental has been serving the Medicine Hat community for over 40 years.
We are looking for a full-time Sterilization Technician to join our team and work at Crestwood Dental Clinic located in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant training program is desirable or approximately one year of work experience as a dental assistant or equivalent position.
• Must be licensed, or have the qualifications to be licensed, by the provincial governing body in the jurisdiction of the dental clinic.
• Must be proficient in all duties allowed by registered dental assistants under the provincial Health Profession Act.
• Must be able to participate with a team of dental care professionals in creating a safe, effective, and efficient workplace.
• Understanding of infection control protocol and the sterilization process.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills to ensure equipment is sterilized and made available to dentists and hygienists, enabling proper management of scheduled treatment during the day; the goal of minimizing patient wait times.
• Systematic, and with good follow-through.
• Patient services orientation with a desire to create a comfortable and caring environment.

• Collect, prepare and organize tools for scheduled dental procedures.
• Collect, catalogue and clean surgical tools following the completion of a medical or dental procedure; inspect surgical tools for wear or damage and place orders for replacements; prepare surgical tools for re-sterilization for future procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment such as steam autoclaves, gas chamber sterilizers, hot bead sterilizers and other sterilization equipment.
• Maintain records of operation and calibration of this equipment and report any problems with sterilization equipment to Office Manager.
• Maintain a supply of sterile disposables such as needles, gauze, syringes and disposable kits, ensuring they are not expired; notify Office Manager to place orders as supplies are used.
• Perform dental assistant duties when needed.