Teresa Waltower
Summary
Adept Dental Sterilization Technician with a proven track record at Steven L. Rasner, enhancing patient safety by ensuring top-notch infection control and sterilization practices. Excelled in reducing cross-contamination risks and boosting dentist efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and superior time management skills. Demonstrates expertise in OSHA compliance and patient confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Sterilization Technician
Steven L. Rasner
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment in the dental office through consistent cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of workstations.
- Reduced risk of cross-contamination by meticulously cleaning and disinfecting dental tools, trays, and equipment.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations and CDC guidelines for infection control.
- Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
- Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
Dental Assistant
CFG Health
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Dental Lab Assistant
Dentures Unlimited
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Reduced turnaround time for cases through diligent attention to detail during every step of the fabrication process.
- Enhanced productivity through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service to dentists, fostering strong professional relationships and generating repeat business.
Education
Dental Assisting
Harris School of Business - Voorhees
Voorhees, NJ07.2016
High School Diploma -
Lindenwold High School
Lindenwold, NJ06.2012
Skills
- HIPAA understanding
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control expertise
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Autoclave Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Instrument sterilization proficiency
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Dental Sterilization Technician
Steven L. Rasner
08.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
CFG Health
02.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Lab Assistant
Dentures Unlimited
10.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Assisting
Harris School of Business - Voorhees
High School Diploma -
Lindenwold High School
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