Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist- Part-Time

RTI International•Remote,

About The Position

Traveling Registered Dental Hygienists conduct oral health examinations of participants aged 1 and older, collect oral rinse samples, administer medical history screenings, and provide care recommendations and consultation on preliminary results. They follow study protocols and infection control guidelines, participate in quality assurance, and maintain examination equipment. The role includes setting up, packing, unpacking, and storing equipment and supplies for dental examinations, as well as assisting with setup and shutdown of the mobile examination center (MEC), including handling stair components, floor covers, and vehicle expansion sides. After receiving appropriate training, the hygienist may perform spirometry, audiometry, or vision measurements. The position also involves attending project training, completing required RTI courses and certifications by the end of training, and serving as a backup MEC team lead to manage staff and daily schedules when needed. The work requires lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may require business air travel.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).
Active dental hygienist license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia).
At least 1 year of experience in a medical or dental facility.
CPR certification, or ability to obtain CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, particularly with children and parents.
Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential business air travel.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in a medical or dental facility.
Fluency in Spanish.
Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to drive MEC vehicles.

Responsibilities

Conduct oral health examinations of participants aged 1 and older, including assessments for dental caries, periodontal disease, edentulism, dental sealants, and other oral-related conditions.
Collect oral rinse samples and administer medical history screenings.
Provide care recommendations and consult on preliminary results.
Participate in quality assurance and maintain examination equipment.
Follow study protocols and infection control guidelines.
Set up and pack up the dental examination room, including packing, unpacking, and storing light equipment and supplies.
Perform spirometry, audiometry, or vision measurements on participants after receiving appropriate training.
Attend project training and complete required RTI courses and certification by the end of training.
Serve as backup MEC team lead to manage staff and the daily schedule, if needed.
Assist in setting up and shutting down the MEC, including handling stair components, floor covers, and vehicle expansion sides.