Sacramento, CA30+ days ago
In addition to these duties, the Health Professions Sterilization & Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting with other instructional laboratories and assisting in the office (i.e. receiving, stocking, distributing supplies, managing inventory, answering phones, completing insurance forms, maintaining and moving former patient records, etc.) In this role: technicians may also interface directly with patients, students, and will assist faculty and assist dentists and dental hygienists. Organize and facilitate the collection, clean up, and disposal of biohazardous or toxic chemical waste; interfaces with hazardous waste disposal vendors; adheres to state and local laws and regulations relating to health and safety, and safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; and maintains the stockroom and laboratory in a safe, clean, and orderly condition, which includes functional checks on safety equipment such as eyewash stations, showers, fire extinguishers and hoods.