Dental Surgical Technologist - Dental Surgery Center
Dental Surgical Technologist - Dental Surgery Center
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Job Description
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Prepares dental instruments for sterilization.
- Assists the dentist during surgery by passing instruments and materials.
- Coordinates and performs the requisitioning of instruments supplies and equipment for dental surgical cases.
- Maintains a clean and organized surgical environment.
- Documents patient care and maintains accurate records.
- Orders and maintains inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
Education Requirement:
Graduate from an approved dental assistant program or equivalent experience required.
Licensure Requirement:
Radiographer license required.
Certifications:
Dental Assistant Certification preferred.
Skills:
- Demonstrates manual dexterity.
- Demonstrates versatility and adaptability.
- Demonstrates a theoretical and clinical ability to conform to standards of asepsis and infection control.
- Possess ability to hear and respond appropriately to surgeon and co-worker requests.
- Demonstrated and documented competency in the scrub role
Experience:
- One year of Dental Assistant experience required.
- Operating or delivery room experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Decision Making Flexing/extending of neck Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Reaching above shoulder Sitting Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Interpreting Data Loud Noises Machinery Power Tools Problem solving Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Depth perception Fume /Gases /Vapors Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Must be able to stand a minimum of 5 hours consecutively frequently.
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Full-Time
