Dental X-Ray Technician I
Core
Perform routine intraoral radiographic procedures and take digital panoramic and occlusal radiographs for patient care in a dental school setting.
Role type
Dental X-Ray Technician
Builds
Digital radiographic images for patient records and student clinical training
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Required skills
X-ray equipment operation, digital image input, radiation safety compliance, infection control, patient record assembly, equipment maintenance, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Dental externship experience
Technologies
axiUm, digital X-ray equipment
Responsibilities
Take digital X-rays and input images into dental management software; schedule appointments and perform data entry; demonstrate proper X-ray equipment use to students and faculty; provide chair-side assistance to students, residents, and faculty; critique student radiographs for technical quality; maintain clean work areas and perform equipment cleaning/maintenance; ensure compliance with radiation health and safety and infection control procedures.
Seniority
Entry-level, fixed-term