Join Our Team - Dental Sterilization Technician Opportunity

Sterilization Technician

Location: Windham, NH – In-Office
Schedule: 3-4 days/week, approximately 27-32 hours
Reports to: Sterilization Team Leader/Pediatric Manager

About Our Practice
Since 1985, Lindner Dental Associates has been dedicated to providing dental excellence with care and compassion to families throughout our community. Our multi-specialty team has grown tremendously over the last 40+ years, employing a wide array of expertise in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, general and cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery to coordinate the best treatment for each patient’s specific needs.

In addition to our spacious, state-of-the-art facility in Bedford, New Hampshire, we have recently opened a second location in Windham, NH, allowing us to serve our patients in more ways than ever before. Both offices are within close proximity to highways, as well as dining and retail destinations, making for optimal commuter locations.

Working at LDA
We are a team of hard-working, dedicated professionals, equipped with knowledge and experience in alleviating dental anxiety and we strive to ensure our patients always feel at ease.

Our team members are innate problem solvers who unite under a shared commitment of “Patient, Practice, Self”. The culture of our practice, which prioritizes teamwork, collaboration and professional development, is what differentiates us from other practices – from both a provider and employment standpoint.

We are seeking a friendly, cooperative, and dependable professional to join our team as a Sterilization Technician.

Position Summary

The ideal Sterilization Technician candidate will be well-rounded, versatile, and work well both independently and in a team setting. The Sterilization Technician handles instrument cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, re-circulation, and maintenance of sterilization rooms and equipment.

Responsibilities:

 Instrument sterilization
 Weekly spore testing for sterilization equipment
 Daily and monthly maintenance of sterilization equipment and machines
 Troubleshoot and repair machines
 Replace sharps containers as necessary
 Oil handpieces
 Restock supplies
 Laundry
 Collect and distribute distilled water
 Maintain inventory for clinical supplies
 Perform any reasonable request from manager and/or DMDs
 Responsible for complying with OSHA, HIPAA security, and privacy policies at all times.

Physical Requirements:
 Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active practice. Must be able to endure long hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, and adequate vision and hearing are needed in daily work.

Physical Environment/Working Conditions:
 Encounter clinical and office environment in work routine. Variable degrees of mental and physical stress; variable amounts of standing, sitting and walking. Exposure to blood, body fluids and contaminates is possible (clinicians). Frequent intervals devoted to keyboard manipulation for imputing and retrieving data. Limited physical activity related to moving, lifting, and transporting objects.

Job Specification:
Minimum high school graduate

Benefits We Offer
· Paid holidays
· Paid time off
· In-house Dental “Perk”
· Medical Insurance
· Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
· Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
· Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
· 401(k) Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Benefit eligibility and plan terms subject to applicable company policies and plan requirements.

How To Apply
If you need assistance or require accommodations due to a disability, please address Human Resources in the subject line of your email.

Lindner Dental Associates, P.C is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We embrace diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment for all team members.