Assistant, Dental Sterilization LTE

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., August 17, 2026.Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions.  NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students.  If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications:$21.67JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:Job SummaryThis position supports the sterilization and infection control activities within the NTC Dental Programs, ensuring efficient and safe operations for the Community Dental Clinic. Working closely with the clinic manager, faculty, students, and patients, this position ensures proper sterilization of instruments, maintenance of equipment, and adherence to infection control protocols to facilitate seamless delivery of dental services.This position is funded by a grant which has a projected grant end date of June 30, 2027. Funding for this position beyond this date is dependent upon budget and operational needs.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation. Clinic and Classroom SupportAssist faculty with setup and takedown of equipment in both clinic and classroom environments.Support faculty in preparing dental materials and supplies for class and clinic sessions.Maintain Dental Therapy instrument kit rentals and ensure accurate inventory management.Cross train to provide back-up for Clinical AssistantSterilization and Infection ControlOperate and maintain sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, hydrims, assistinas, and statims.Perform sterilization equipment quality assurance checks and maintain all required documentation.Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on sterilization room and clinic equipment.Provide on demand sterilization of equipment as needed.Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper workflow within the sterilization processing room.Ensure compliance with infection control standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.Maintain and service all Dental Therapy handpiece instruments.Sharpen dental instruments for clinic and student use as needed.Patient and Faculty SupportProvide dental assistant functions under faculty supervision during student performed patient care, incl...