Position Overview The Sterilization Assistant ensures patient safety by decontaminating, inspecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and dental equipment to prevent healthcare-associated infections, while supporting efficient facility operations.

Core Responsibilities

- Infection Control: Decontaminate, thoroughly inspect, assemble, and operate sterilizers for surgical and dental instruments.
- Quality Assurance: Perform, monitor, and document sterilization cycles and quality control tests.
- Facility Support: Maintain clinical inventory, stock supplies, handle facility laundry, perform light office cleaning, and manage recycling.
- Grounds Maintenance: Ensure exterior safety by clearing snow, sanding, and salting sidewalks during winter months.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Communication: Fluency in English (verbal and written) is mandatory. Proficiency in German, Russian, or Ukrainian is a strong asset.
- Immunization:



Proof of Hepatitis A and B vaccination is required upon hire.
- Preferred Credentials: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to provide translation support for German, Russian, or Ukrainian speakers.
- Availability: Available to work an 8-hour shift during office hours, Monday through Friday, plus occasional Saturdays, with minimal absenteeism.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid BLS certificate?
- Are you vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B ?
- Do you speak Russian, German or Ukrainian?
- Do you have a sterilization technician diploma?

Work Location: In person

📌 Sterilization Assistant (Fort St. John)
🏢 Accent Dental Centre
📍 Fort St. John