Oral Surgery Partners · 1 day ago
Sterilization Technician
Festus, Missouri, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOral Surgery Partners is a healthcare provider specializing in oral maxillofacial and implant surgery. The Sterilization Technician will support the surgical team by ensuring all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and maintained, contributing to a safe and efficient surgical environment.
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Responsibilities
Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols and safety standards
Operate and maintain sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other reprocessing equipment following manufacturer guidelines
Monitor sterilization cycles and maintain accurate logs and documentation for compliance and traceability
Inspect instruments for proper function and report damage, missing, or unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel
Assemble, organize, and prepare surgical trays and materials to ensure timely availability for procedures
Assist with the setup and breakdown of surgical rooms, ensuring all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and readily available
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA, infection control, and practice standards
Adhere to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and follow strict safety procedures to minimize contamination or exposure risks
Support the surgical and clinical team during procedures as needed, within the scope of the role
Communicate effectively with clinical staff to ensure proper instrument flow and anticipate surgical needs
Maintain inventory of surgical instruments, supplies, and sterilization materials
Notify leadership when stock levels are low or when replacements are needed
Participate in ongoing training and maintain current knowledge of sterilization techniques, equipment usage, and infection control standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency, required
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
Preferred
Previous experience in a dental, oral surgery, medical, or sterile processing environment preferred
Experience with sterilization processes, including cleaning, decontamination, packaging, and autoclave operation, strongly preferred
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
Customer service or patient-facing experience in a healthcare setting is helpful but not required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans to our full-time employees.
Two out of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.
Company-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for you and your family!
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance available to you as well.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.
Immediately begin saving for retirement through our 401(k) starting with very first paycheck!
Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment.
PTO and 8 Paid holidays for fulltime employees!
Company
Oral Surgery Partners
Oral Surgery Partners is an oral surgery practice management company that provide services for your oral surgery practice.
Founded in 2000
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Sheridan Capital Partners
2024-06-20Debt Financing· $75M
Leadership Team
John Cline
CEO
David Andrews
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Mergers & Acquisitions
2025-07-18
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