Dental X-Ray Technician I

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

19d • $20 - $22

About The Position

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California is seeking a Dental X-Ray Technician I for a six-month fixed-term position. The technician performs routine intraoral radiographic procedures and takes digital panoramic and occlusal radiographs for patient care. The role also supports students, residents, and faculty with clinical activities, patient records, appointment scheduling, and appropriate use of radiographic equipment and digital images.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and specialized or technical training.
• Radiation Safety certificate.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to independently perform the full range of X-rays using modern X-ray equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance and dental terminology.
• Minimum experience listed as less than one year (0–6 months).

Nice To Haves

• Dental externship experience is preferred; the posting gives an unclear duration of “1 year <1 year (i.e., 3 months).”

Responsibilities

• Perform routine intraoral radiographic procedures and take digital panoramic and occlusal radiographs.
• Take digital X-rays and enter digital images into the axiUm dental management software.
• Schedule appointments and perform data entry.
• Demonstrate proper use of X-ray equipment and digital imagery to students and faculty, and provide input on appropriate X-ray procedures.
• Provide dental chair-side assistance to students, residents, and faculty.
• Assemble and prepare patient records.
• Ensure patient X-rays are forwarded to the chart area.
• Assist faculty in supervising students’ clinical and laboratory experience, and critique student-exposed radiographs for technical quality.
• Maintain clean, business-like, and professional work areas; perform scheduled equipment cleaning and maintenance; and promptly alert a supervisor to equipment malfunctions.
• Comply with radiation health and safety procedures and infection control procedures.

Benefits

• USC offers a variety of employee and family benefits and programs; details are available at benefits.usc.edu.
• Employee support advocates for work-life balance and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED