Dental Hygienist Critical Care

As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide essential oral healthcare services and patient education, profoundly impacting the dental health and overall well-being of individuals.

As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide essential oral healthcare services and patient education, profoundly impacting the dental health and overall well-being of individuals.

Every day you will expertly perform dental cleanings, administer preventative treatments, conduct oral health assessments, and meticulously educate patients on proper oral hygiene and disease prevention techniques.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a compassionate, detail-oriented demeanor, contributing to optimal oral health outcomes and positive patient experiences.

• Provide direct care to patients in the trauma, medical, and cardiovascular intensive care units.
• Provide oral care for critically ill patients who are intubated and at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia.
• Perform the bedside oral exam and complete the oral care protocol as specified in the Bedside Oral Care policy.
• Perform oral care that includes brushing teeth and gums, debriding tongue, rinsing with chlorhexidine, and applying oral moisturizer.
• Use specific oral hygiene aids and products as specified in the Bedside Oral Care policy.
• Coordinate patient care planning and follow up

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program and One year of clinical dental hygiene experience
• Dental Hygienist: AZ
• Amercan Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with a variety of healthcare providers

• Two years clinical dental hygiene experience
• Experience working in a hospital setting with inpatients
• Experience with providing presentations,educating, or training adults in large or small group settings
• Previous training and/or experience with the bedside oral exam and Barrow Oral Care Protocol

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Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values:
Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives lore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

$34.00 - $50.58 /hour