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Dental Imaging Technician

TAMHSC

Job Description


Job Title

Dental Imaging Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Diagnostic Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education.

What we want

The School of Dentistry is looking for a Dental Imaging Technician to serve as a member of the Diagnostic Sciences Department. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary is commensurate with experience.  A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • One year of related experience in a dental office or similar setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of radiographic processes and procedures

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Required Licenses and Certifications:

  • CPR certified. Dental Assistant (Texas) X-ray certification

Preferred Experience:

  • One year of experience with intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs


Responsibilities:

  • Patient Services - Ensures patients are properly situated, acquires all types of intraoral and extra oral radiographs including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs. Prepares digital scanners and image acquisition units for daily use, including routine quality assurance. Keeps instruments sterilized and work area clean. Assists faculty and staff with patient treatment in the Radiology and Oral Diagnosis clinics

  • Administrative - Takes inventory and orders supplies for dental xray facilities. Provides assistance to dental, postdoctoral dental residents and dental hygiene students as required. Screens calls, makes appointments, assists patient with questionnaires and enters data into computer.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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