- Ability to serve as the department subject matter expert for sterilization, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across both medical and dental services.
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Experience developing and implementing Tribal Health sterilization protocols and quality assurance processes.
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Ability to coordinate sterile processing services supporting integrated medical and dental programs.
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Ability to support sterilization services for integrated medical and dental departments
- Understanding of the importance of instrument processing in protecting patients, staff, and Tribal communities from healthcare-associated infections.
- Experience maintaining instrument inventories and turnover for both medical and dental departments.
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Perform all duties of a Sterile Processing Technician.
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Coordinate daily department workflow and staff assignments.
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Serve as lead resource for instrument reprocessing and sterilization practices.
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Train, mentor, and evaluate new and existing staff.
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Monitor compliance with sterilization standards and infection-control protocols.
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Conduct quality assurance audits and documentation reviews.
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Maintain sterilization records and ensure regulatory readiness.
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Troubleshoot sterilization equipment and instrument tracking issues.
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Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs.
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Assist management during inspections, accreditation reviews, and audits.
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Monitor supply and instrument inventory levels.
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Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and patient safety.
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Monitor department compliance with CDC, OSHA, AAMI, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU), California Dental Board infection control requirements, and organizational policies
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Track compliance deadlines, required inspections, competency evaluations, and annual training requirements.
- Conduct routine audits of sterilization practices, documentation, and instrument processing workflows.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, AAMI, Joint Commission, and California Dental Board standards, as applicable.
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Collaborate with Infection Prevention, Dental, Medical, and Quality departments to address compliance issues and improve procedures.
Qualifications:
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CRCST certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.
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Three (3) years of sterile processing or related healthcare experience.
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One (1) year of lead or senior technician experience.
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Advanced sterile processing certification (CIS, CER, or CHL).
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Experience with medical and dental instrument reprocessing.
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Experience with quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
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Equivalent education, training, certification, and experience may be considered.
- CPR – Basic Life Support Certificate (required)
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CDIPC – Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (required)
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CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician (required or must obtain within six (6) months of hire date.)
Special Qualifications:
All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditional, and historical context of the Native American community.
How to Apply:
Submit your application to Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Attention: Human Resources Department
Address: 144 Stony Point Road, Room 2209, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Email: [email protected] Fax: (707) 526-1016
Application Form: Available online at www.scihp.org/human-resources
When applying under Indian Preference, please include valid documentation of eligibility with your application materials.
