Oral Surgery Technician

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: Support the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery staff by providing direct assistance to the providers and performing any essential duties, as requested. Prepares the procedure room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician. Set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment. Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for surgery and provides for the physical comfort, safety and privacy during the procedure. Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition; reports significant observations to the appropriate member of the medical team for immediate attention. Responsible for performing routine and more complex clinical duties to include but not limited to, taking and reporting vital signs, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting. As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction. Offers comfort measures. Assists with obtaining and assembling records and images prior to patient visit; Participates in Supply Management to ensure supplies and specialty needs can be met, including schedule review/previsit planning; cleans, stocks and prepares exam rooms per protocol; Retrieves sterile trays and instruments from sterile processing department; sets up surgical procedure trays and other equipment as needed; takes impressions as ordered; completes Radiologic testing as ordered following all safety and documentation guidelines per training and competency. Assists doctors with procedures as requested including suctioning, retracting, and irrigating the operating field. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, required.
Successful completion and certification from a dental assisting program, required.
BLS certification and X-ray certification, required.
Or any equivalent combination of relevant education and or experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial program, preferred.
One to two years experience in an Oral Surgery practice, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares the procedure room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
Set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.
Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for surgery and provides for the physical comfort, safety and privacy during the procedure.
Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition; reports significant observations to the appropriate member of the medical team for immediate attention.
Responsible for performing routine and more complex clinical duties to include but not limited to, taking and reporting vital signs, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
Assists with obtaining and assembling records and images prior to patient visit
Participates in Supply Management to ensure supplies and specialty needs can be met, including schedule review/previsit planning; cleans, stocks and prepares exam rooms per protocol
Retrieves sterile trays and instruments from sterile processing department; sets up surgical procedure trays and other equipment as needed; takes impressions as ordered; completes Radiologic testing as ordered following all safety and documentation guidelines per training and competency.
Assists doctors with procedures as requested including suctioning, retracting, and irrigating the operating field.
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as required.