Intra-Oral/Craniofacial Surgery Technician (60%25)

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.

Summary

• 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.
• Responsibilities not limited to: 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). University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.
• Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
• Percent of
• Time: 60%25 | 24 hours per week
• Schedule: Variable days, 3 days a week 0800-1700, 1-hour lunch.
• No weekends, no call, no holidays, no off shifts
• Salary:
• Merit
• Plan
• Plan
• Location:
• University
• Campus
• Benefits
• Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility 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

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcripts if they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.