The Sterilization Assistant job description includes moving visible contamination using standard cleaning solutions, inspecting surgical tools for wear and damage, and placing orders for replacements. While the daily duties and responsibilities are determined by the place of work, the following core tasks associated with the role are listed on the Sterilization Assistant Resume– cleaning medical supplies, equipment, instruments, and instrument trays; following standard precautions for decontamination; monitoring biological and chemical wash solutions that ensure consistent safety; operating sterilization equipment, performing quality control checks, maintaining equipment such as steam autoclaves; sorting and testing equipment.
The following skills are essential to get the job done – familiarity with sterilization techniques, the ability to clean and sanitize operating rooms, physical fitness to stand for long periods, sufficient motor function skills, and problem-solving skills to fix the problems. Employers seek candidates with a high school diploma or GED and industry certification.
Headline : Looking to obtain a Sterilization Assistant position in a fun, fast paced and friendly working environment. Work well with others as well on my own. An extremely hard worker and always do my best in everything I do. I love working with the public and I have over 17 years of customer service experience. Very professional and have strong work ethics. Always there to help people to get the job done right in a quick and efficient manner. Always eager to learn new things and tend to obtain new information very easily.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Delivery Service, Databases, Inventory Control, Time Management, Schedule Appointments.
Description :
Offered this position before I graduated high school starting out as a sterilization assistant.
Sterilised instruments, set up procedures to make sure that the assistants had all of the correct instruments to perform their job in an efficient manner.
Assisted in whatever they needed throughout the procedure.
Served as a second assistant to the Doctor and assistant while they performed each procedure to make sure everything ran as efficiently as possible.
Passed the required testing, I was then able to work directly with the patients and Doctor to perform each procedure.
Increased to taking x-rays, taking impressions, removing brackets, wires, fitting bands, etc, so the patient was ready when the Doctor came to that particular patient.
Assisted the Doctor directly with that patient until the procedure was complete.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Summary : Sterilization Assistant is Operating commercial washers, dryers, and sterilizers, including changing detergent drums. Pre-spots, washes, dries, irons, folds, counts, hangs and delivers laundry, Sterilizing bedding, mats, scrubs, lab coats, surgery drapes, towels, and blankets, Counting and keeping record of all laundry items for billing purposes.
Skills : Problem solving, Multi-tasking, Windows & Microsoft Office competent, Cleaning and organizing, Adaptable and dependable.
Description :
Prepared office for opening: turn on lights, warm up machines, clean etc.
Set up rooms/equipment for patients depending on what dental procedure is to be done.
Cleaned up rooms after patient procedures are finished.
Cleaned the dental equipment through an ultrasonic bath.
Packaged equipment into medical grade sterilization wraps and/or cassettes and load into heat sterilization unit (Autoclave).
Organized supplies and store for future use.
Developed and mount x rays.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Objective : Sterilization Assistant with 2 years of experience in Assisting in skilled nursing facilities throughout central valley. Taking vital signs, intake and outtake, transferred patients, incontinent care, medication reminders, meal planning, completed pre-nursing classes, medical terminology at Modesto Junior College, Excellent written and oral communications, research and problem-solving skills. Extensive experience with customer service, goal setting and personal coaching, acquiring skills quickly and successfully take on a new challenge.
Skills : Patience, Good Communication, and Forklift Certified.
Description :
Prepared dental operators for treatment including disinfection and barrier protection.
Sterilized dental instruments, hand pieces, and procedure set-ups.
Properly disposed of waste and lines.
Maintained and tagged all instruments, including lab equipment.
Operated and maintained all autoclaves and ultrasonic units.
Maintained of dental waterlines, distiller, vacuum lines, traps and filters.
Assisted RDAs with patient flow and filling in for RDAs in chair-side assisting of dentist as needed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
General Education
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Headline : Sterilization Assistant is Learning to wash, dry, and arrange surgery packs with appropriate instruments using proper safety precautions, Properly cleaning and sterilising instruments per manufacturers direction, Inspecting all instruments before properly placing them into a surgery pack or other package.
Reviewed scheduled, input data records, breakdown of operatories, sterilization, alginate impression, and pour impressions.
Made clear retainers, take digital x-rays(panoramic and ceph) take photos, download and print.
Maintained office up to date with OSHA requirements.
Became head in charge to maintain OSHA requirements.
Weekly ordered and stocked of dental supplies.
Limited assistance in front office answering calls, taking messages, scheduling exams, and cleanings.
Assisted receptionist.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Headline : Sterilization Assistant focused, solutions-driven professional with diverse work history leveraging outstanding organization, sound judgment and interpersonal skills. Training in medical billing and coding with customer service experience sufficient to interface effectively with managers, clients and staff.
Skills : Aspen Plus Process Software, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Excel Data Analysis, Minitab.
Description :
Sterilized dental instruments.
Checked in and out patients.
Worked with insurance companies.
Filed paper work and folders.
Occasionally assisted dentist during procedures.
Responsible for ordering brackets and wires and completing monthly testing on our sterilization machines.
Performed repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence, timing and place.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Headline : Sterilization Assistant with 6 years of exprience in Maintaining clean work space, Cleaning lent compartment of industrial dryer, Maintaining daily inventory to include poly gloves, stockinets, 4x4s, T-pads, surgery towels, cast padding, etc, Assisting with transporting items to local hospitals in the event of an equipment breakdown, and also Ensuring scrubs and lab coats are monogrammed for incoming doctors and technicians.
Skills : Able to type over 50WPM, Basic computer , Great people , Excellent communication , Outgoing personality, Self-Motivated, Great team player.
Description :
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment as well as equipment.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Kept an inventory of supplies and needs.
Developed patient's X-rays.
Provided chair side and lab assistance for office with 4 chairs, two hygienists and serving around 700 patients.
Took impressions, x-rays, including bite wing, panoramic and surround, and inter-oral pictures for dentist and hygienists.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Summary : Sterilization Assistant with 8 years of experience in Picking up and delivering equipment to various areas of the hospital, Maintaining list of equipment due for preventive maintenance, Assembling and disassembling equipment due for preventative maintenance, Maintaining cleanliness of all equipment and work rooms used by the department.
Set up trays with materials the dentist would need to use during procedures.
Stocked napkins, cups, and gloves in each room.
Cleaned the rooms after each patient left, which included sanitizing instruments and disposing of floss, gauze, needles, etc.
Did laundry once a day, every day.
Took inventory once a week and placed orders for the materials needed.
Sat patients in rooms and did anything else necessary to help the doctor and coworkers.
Charted both primary and deciduous with Dentrix.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Summary : A highly experienced dental front office admin seeking to use my developed front office skills and 7 years of experience in the dental profession to provide outstanding services to patients in a medical or dental office.
Skills : Typing 40 WPM, Computer, Mechanically Inclined, Customer Service, Hospitality, Military, Air Force Jet Mechanic / Fuels Specialist.
Description :
Assisted with disinfecting operatories, intra oral photographs and x-rays.
Occasionally assisted dentist during procedures.
Responsible for ordering brackets and wires and completing monthly testing on our sterilization machines.
Able to stand for a prolonged period of time for the purpose of instrument and equipment sterilization and dissemination of same to students.
Able to meet physical demands of the position - maneuvering downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist for the purpose of equipment cleaning and reviewing supply inventory.
Maintained a customer-focused attitude while handling competing tasks.
Worked some evenings for routinely scheduled night clinics and to work very occasional weekends for state board exams.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Headline : Sterilization Assistant is Maintaining stock of equipment and supplies for the department, Demonstrating behaviours of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Public Assistant, Supervising Skills.
Description :
Skilled in speaking clearly and distinctly to obtain and convey information to individuals at various levels within the organization.
Performed with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
Established and maintained cooperative working relationships.
Worked knowledge of University accounting forms, policy and procedures and the ability to process forms required to accomplish various accounting transactions.
Skilled in setting priorities which accurately reflect importance to job responsibilities.
Skilled in working independently and following through with minimal direction.
Skilled in interacting diplomatically with the public (primarily dental students) in a high volume continuous public contact setting.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Sterilization Assistant Resume
Summary : Sterilization Assistant with 11 years of experience in Maintaining the organisation, cleanliness, and general appearance of the sterilising rooms, Participating in the quality assurance process within the department, Assisting with dental operatory equipment infection control, Performing weekly biological testing and record keeping on all autoclaves located throughout the dental clinic.
Skills : Planning, Clinical Skills, Business Management.
Description :
Defined the problem or objective.
Identified relevant concerns or factors.
Identified patterns, tendencies and relationships.
Formulated logical and objective conclusions.
Recognised alternatives and their implications.
Read documents written in standard English text such as administrative policy and procedures manuals.
Skilled in writing correct routine business correspondence such as brief transmittal memoranda, internal operating procedures and performance evaluations.
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