Sterilization Technician (per diem)

About the Role

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002, we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income. We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way.

At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team-based environment. This position requires travel between all dental sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties with excellence and in accordance with the Oregon Dental Association.
• Properly sterilize all dental instruments and equipment in accordance with organization policy.
• Perform all opening, closing, and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies, as well as other duties as delegated by the Dental Program Manager or designee.
• Maintain instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfection protocols.
• Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available; coordinate supply orders with the Dental Program Manager.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the dental lab and sterilization area.
• Perform weekly spore testing and maintain a log of the results.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of autoclave.
• Perform required laboratory procedures.
• Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure readiness for anticipated procedures.
• Proactively review notes in patients’ charts to set up for planned treatment, ensuring all necessary materials and instruments are prepared in an aseptic manner for patient and staff safety.
• Maintain in/out logs for dental laboratory orders in a manner that assures completeness and accuracy.
• Perform all maintenance procedures and logs thoroughly.
• Work with Patient Service Representatives (PSRs) to ensure all dental laboratory orders are sent out and received in a timely manner.
• Support patient flow, including restocking items, cleaning patient care spaces between patients, seating patients, and supporting other dental team members in patient care as needed.
• Enter patient data and chart information into the electronic health record system accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain dental equipment per manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Engage in outreach and off-site dental treatment services as needed.
• Annually support the review and update of sterile process policies as needed.
• Support education and competency review of all individuals performing sterilization tasks and management of sterile instruments.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Must be able to acquire CPR certification within six months of hire.
• Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician Certification from CBSOD required.
• Two years of experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operatory space, and/or patient care preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service-oriented with the ability to interact with a diverse patient population in a professional manner.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Basic to intermediate experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records systems and MS Office.

Benefits

Mosaic Community Health offers a great benefit package and a lifestyle that includes:

• Work/life balance.
• Over 300 days of sunshine a year in Central Oregon, with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors (e.g., mountain activities, biking/hiking trails, or river activities).
• Paid time off (PTO) to enjoy personal interests.
• A mission-driven environment where you improve lives, including your own.