Sterilization Technician
Avon Orthodontics
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes and outcomes for quality assurance.
- Monitored sterilization cycles, adjusting settings as needed to optimize efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with dental teams to identify specific sterilization needs and improve workflows.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management of sterilization supplies, reducing waste.
- Ensured adherence to infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety measures within the facility.
- Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.
- Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
- Ensured sterilization quality by meticulously following standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Reduced risks of infection by consistently maintaining a clean and sterile work environment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, minimizing shortages and overstock situations in the department.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow team members to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Contributed to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections with diligent adherence to proper sterilization techniques.
- Promoted workplace safety through active participation in training programs and implementation of recommended practices within the department.
