Sterilization Technician

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

MISSION

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sterilization Technician’s responsibilities include retrieving contaminated instruments/supplies, delivering sterile instruments/supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing sterile instrument trays for clinical procedures. This position ensures that CMC is in compliance with regulatory best practices and reports to the Center Manager and/or Back Office Supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Adhere to infection control standards by staying current with changes as they occur.
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.  
• Process dental instruments and patient care items through the sterilization process safely and efficiently adhering to Manufacture Instructions for Use (MIFU).
• Complete autoclave logs appropriately to meet audit standards.
• Maintain sterilization equipment by following manufacture maintenance guidelines and intervals.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Assist with turning over operatories which can include transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing.
• Assist with ordering of clinical supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certification in DA certificate.
• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
• Good judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment.
• The ability to work well in a team or independently.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Travel to different locations as needed.
• Training is required upon hire and annually on CDC disinfection, sterilization procedures
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or ability to obtain BLS certificate before date of hire is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of dental/medical assistant principles and practices
• Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments.
• Knowledge of preventive health concepts
• Knowledge of basic office management techniques
• Knowledge of medical/dental equipment and instruments used to assist in administering care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment.           
• Skilled in developing and maintaining clinic quality assurance.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and documentation.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sterilization Technician job demands include sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills are needed.  Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.  Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 50 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.