Dental X-Ray Technician

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.

• 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.

The hourly rate range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High school or equivalent Specialized/technical training
• Minimum
  
  Certifications:
  
  Radiation Safety certificate BLS/CPR
• Minimum Experience: