Support dental patient care through instrument sterilization, cold disinfection, and biological indicator testing in UBC’s Faculty of Dentistry.

This Instrument Reprocessing Technician works in the Dental Clinic dispensary with minimal supervision. Responsibilities cover handpiece processing, bur processing, instrument sterilization, and equipment disinfection. Accurate work helps clinical programs function properly and supports student curriculum requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Move instruments and cassettes through washers and steam sterilizers
- Perform chemical and biological indicator testing during sterilization processing
- Set sterilizer timers and unload completed processing cycles
- Inspect bur blocks, remove debris, and replace missing burs




- Dry disinfected items and place them in appropriate bins

Requirements:

- Successful recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician certificate completion preferred
- Minimum two years related experience or equivalent combination preferred
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to remain calm, courteous, and respectful
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and enhance inclusion awareness

Bring careful sterilization, indicator testing, and instrument handling to the Dental Clinic’s daily clinical programs.

📌 Dental Instrument Sterilization Technician (Vancouver)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver