Sterilization Technician
Summerville, South Carolina, United States On-site
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About the role
The purpose of this position is to support the oral surgery team by ensuring all surgical instruments, equipment, and work areas are properly prepared, sterilized, and maintained to the highest safety and quality standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining an efficient surgical environment by performing decontamination and sterilization processes, organizing and assembling surgical trays, and upholding OSHA guidelines for personal and workplace safety. The position contributes to exceptional patient care by supporting clinical staff, anticipating surgical needs, and fostering a clean, compliant, and collaborative environment.
What you'll bring
- High school diploma or equivalency, required.
- Familiarity with OSHA, infection control, and universal precaution protocols in a clinical setting.
- Experience working with surgical instruments, including identification, inspection, and proper assembly of instrument trays.
- Hands-on experience using sterilization and cleaning equipment, such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam sterilizers.
- Experience working in a fast-paced clinical or surgical environment, demonstrating the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Ability to take directions from others and follow through in a concise manner
- Ability to multi-task
- Must work well in a close team environment
- Maintain knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcome, and anticipated complications