Central Sterilising Service Dental Assistant
Core
Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing reusable dental instruments and medical devices to ensure patient safety and minimize cross-infection risks.
Role type
Central Sterilising Service Dental Assistant
Builds
Sterilized instrument trays and validated medical devices for clinical use
Domain
Healthcare / Dental / Infection Control
Required skills
Sterilization protocols, Infection control principles, Equipment operation and validation, Instrument assembly and preparation, Documentation compliance, Fault identification
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Sterilisation Services), 1+ year experience in sterilisation unit, Knowledge of AS/NZS 5369:2023
Technologies
Sterilisation equipment, AS/NZS 5369:2023 standards
Responsibilities
Operate and validate sterilisation equipment, Inspect and prepare instrument trays for clinical use, Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with protocols
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, Fixed-term contract