Job Type
Full-time
Description
Sterilization Technician – Full-Time
Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI
Schedule: Full-Time | Alternating Saturdays Required
Wave Dental Specialists is a growing multi-specialty dental practice seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sterilization Technician to join our team. This role is essential to keeping our clinical areas clean, organized, and ready for patient care across Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and other specialties.
Responsibilities
- Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments
- Operate and monitor sterilization equipment
- Maintain accurate sterilization logs and follow infection-control protocols
- Keep instruments, supplies, and sterilization areas organized and stocked
- Assist with operatory turnover and instrument delivery as needed
- Support Dental Assistants and clinical teams throughout the day
- Jump in and assist other specialties as needed
Requirements
- Previous dental assisting or sterilization experience preferred
- Knowledge of dental instruments and infection-control procedures
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work alternating Saturdays required
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- PTO & paid holidays
- Monthly CE opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
If you're dependable, organized, and want to be part of a supportive multi-specialty dental team, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and grow with Wave Dental Specialists!
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Requirements
Education and Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
- Valid X-ray certificate.
- Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
- CPR & first aid certificate.
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Operations Manager