Sterilization and Sanitization Technician

Our busy Dental Office is looking for a sterilization and sanitization technician to join our team. Our office is open Monday-Thursday.

You will be responsible for working in compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act, applicable legislated standards and guidelines set forth by Public Health Ontario (PHO) and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) to ensure instruments are sterile when delivered for use in the clinic and patient safety is assured. You will also be expected to help maintain sanitized dental operatories and other equipment for patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

- Perform routine maintenance of all sterilization equipment (as per manufacturer’s instructions)
- Performs daily tasks to ensure all sterilization equipment in functioning properly and record results
- Perform Quality inspections of instruments/devices at various stages of reprocessing to verify they have been cleaned, disinfected and sterilized in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Ensure packages/pouches are labelled in accordance with PHO and RCDSO
- Ensure daily physical, chemical and biological monitoring are performed to verify the effectiveness of sterilization
- Ensure all results are recorded properly
- Maintain monthly maintenance schedule and daily sterilization log
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in the reprocessing room and dental operatories
- Ensure sterilization supplies are adequately stocked
- Ensure strict adherence to PHO and RCDSO policies and procedures of sterility of instruments/devices cannot be verified
- Ensure instruments/devices are stored in accordance with PHO and RCDSO
- Maintain and sanitize dental operatories as per PHO and RCDSO policies
- Maintain certain dental equipment
- Be responsible for ordering of dental products and personal protective equipment
- Act as our offices Health and Safety Representative (perform monthly check list to ensure safe workplace)
- Facilitate patient flow by cleaning and resetting clinic chairs as efficiently as possible
- Work cooperatively with fellow team members
- Other duties as assigned with training provided

OTHER:

- MUST be able to stand for long periods
- MUST Be able to perform these duties WHILE wearing personal protective equipment such as gown, mask, gloves, eye and hand protection
- MUST have a high standard for cleanliness and organization

**Training will be provided as required but you must have an attention to detail and enjoy maintenance of a cleanly and sanitary workplace**

QUALIFICATIONS
- Secondary school or equivalent
- College diploma in dental assisting or other health care field (PSW, RPN, etc.,) preferred
- Previous experience in a medical or dental practice (preferrable, but NOT REQUIRED)
- Prior work experience in health care is preferred
- Ontario Public Health Infection Control and Reprocessing Certificates (IPAC modules) (preferrable, although we will provide necessary training)

There is a chance **for career development **to a more clinical role if you exhibit interest and aptitude in the dental setting

Our career development options_ **may become available to committed employees who stay with our clinic for over 1 year, and may allow you to become certified to take dental x-rays through obtaining a HARP Certification course. **_These courses may be offered as per the specific course requirements which vary dependent on available training programs at that point in time _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have any experience working in a dental office or medical office?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Dental Assisting: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- college diploma in a health care field (preferred)

Work Location: In person