Intra-Oral​/Craniofacial Surgery Technician

Intra-Oral/Craniofacial Surgery Technician (60%)

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 60% Intra-Oral/Craniofacial Surgery Technician to work for the Oral Surgery Clinic.

Under the direction of nursing staff in an Oral Maxillofacial or Periodontal surgical practice and delegated by a faculty dentist or house staff resident, the technician carries out all functions legally registered and certified to perform in the State of Iowa, including assisting with surgery procedures, providing therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties, and preparing, operating and maintaining routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and dental implants.

• Prepare patients for oral maxillofacial or periodontal surgery deep sedation treatment, obtaining past medical history and other pertinent information.
• Prepare surgical area, coordinate tray setups and equipment needed for procedures.
• Perform patient monitoring during moderate and deep sedation oral and craniofacial health care procedures.
• Clean operatory and equipment each day and prepare the area for scheduled treatment.
• Maintain certificate of registration in dental assisting as required by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
• Maintain certificate of proficiency in ACLS or PALS or DAANCE as required.
• Make radiographs.
• Apply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the surgical setting.
• Demonstrate understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique.
• Provide proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I).

• 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.
• Current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA).
• Current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography (QDA).
• Current certification in ACLS, PALS or DAANCE.

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions to retirement plans.

60% | 24 hours per week. Variable days, 3 days a week , 1-hour lunch. No weekends, no call, no holidays, no off shifts.

Merit Plan.

University Campus.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services at  or fsds.