Dental Laboratory Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Patrick AFB, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the 45th Medical Group, Patrick Space Force Base, FL. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
US Citizens
One year of specialized experience which includes designing or fabricating dental restorations such as crowns, veneers, fixed bridges, and dental implant restorations; designing or fabricating semi fixed or removable partial dentures; pouring casts from impression materials; and utilizing advanced digital dentistry software.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program, or full credit must have been given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Licensed professional dentists will be considered qualified for any grade level if they have, in the aggregate, the required experience in dental laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

Fabricate all types of orthodontic and occlusal appliances.
Operate CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) equipment to fabricate dental restorations using various materials such as ceramics, metals, and polymers.
Pour accurate casts from all types of impression materials.
Perform all acrylic resin repairs and modifications, as well as all soldering procedures.
Sculpt materials into dental prostheses that duplicate esthetic, natural tooth conditions.
Fabricate semi fixed or removable partial dentures or complete dentures for cases that involve abnormalities.
Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to design dental prosthetics.