Dental X-Ray Technician

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Since 1897, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists and dental hygienists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health professionals with the skills they need in order to become the best. Dentists and dental hygienists are consistently viewed as some of the most trusted and respected professionals that serve the public, and our graduates are part of the reason. The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry not only educates excellent clinicians but also produces professionals who earn their patients’ trust with unyielding commitment to exemplary ethical standards. The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is seeking a 6-month Fixed Term Dental X-Ray Technician to join its team! This individual will perform all routine intraoral radiographic procedures and take digital panoramic and occlusal radiographs for patient care.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Specialized/technical training
• Radiation Safety certificate
• BLS/CPR
• <1 year (i.e., 0 - 6 months).
• Ability to independently perform full range of X-Rays with modern X-Ray equipment.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal patient service skills and the ability to multitask
• Demonstrable working knowledge of HIPAA compliance, and dental terminology.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year <1 year (i.e., 3 months) in a dental externship.

Responsibilities

• Take digital X-rays and input digital images into dental management software (axiUm).
• Schedules appointments and data entry.
• Demonstrates to students and faculty the proper use of X-ray equipment and digital imagery.
• Provides input to students and faculty on appropriate X-ray procedures.
• Provides dental chair-side assistance to students, residents, and faculty.
• Assembles and prepares patient records.
• Ensures patient x-rays are forwarded to chart area.
• Assists faculty in supervision of students’ clinical/laboratory experience.
• Critiques student exposed radiographs for technical quality.
• Maintains clean, business-like and professional work areas.
• Performs scheduled equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Alerts supervisor to equipment malfunctions on a timely basis.
• Complies with radiation health and safety procedures and infection control procedures.

Benefits

• We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees!
• We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families including.
• For more information, please visit http://benefits.usc.edu
• This support advocates for work-life balance and employee well-being.
• As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!
• As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
• The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.
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What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED