Intra-Oral/Craniofacial Surgery Technician (60%25)
About The Position
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 60%25 Intra-Oral/Craniofacial Surgery Technician to work for the Oral Surgery Clinic. Under the direction of nursing staff in an Oral Maxillofacial or Periodontal surgical practice, and as delegated by a faculty dentist or house staff resident, carries out all functions which a dental assistant working with deep or moderate sedation patients is legally registered and certified to perform in the State of Iowa: assists with surgery procedures, the provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and dental implants.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or one year of full time equivalent chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
- Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA)
- Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.(QDA)
- Must possess current certification in ACLS or PALS or DAANCE
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for Oral Maxillofacial/Periodontal surgery deep sedation treatment, obtaining past medical history and other pertinent information from the patient or legal guardian.
- Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Including the coordination of proper tray setups and equipment necessary for procedures which will be performed.
- Performs patient monitoring during moderate and deep sedation oral and craniofacial health care procedures.
- Cleans operatory and equipment each day and prepares the area for daily scheduled treatment of patients.
- Ability to maintain a certificate of registration in dental assisting as required by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
- Ability to maintain certificate of proficiency in ACLS or PALS or DAANCE required by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
- Makes radiographs.
- Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the surgical setting.
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognizes and communicates breaks in aseptic technique.
- Provides for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants (E/I/S/I).
Benefits
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- health, dental, life, and disability insurance options
- generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
