Dental Radiologic Technologist

Department Overview:

At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while enhancing the knowledge of our inclusive dental professionals and leaders. We value each and every one of our professionals by providing a welcoming work environment and industry leading benefits. Our department's working location is nestled in Portland's beautiful South Waterfront making it a convenient location to commute to.

 

Our Skourtes Tower facility in the Robertson Life Sciences Building houses both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics, providing sweeping views of the city and an unmatched setting for education, research, and exemplary oral health care. 

 

Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm

 

Please include a cover letter for consideration before applying. 

Function/Duties of Position:

This position is located in the Oral Radiology Clinic within the School of Dentistry. This position interfaces with dental students, dental residents, dental hygienists, dental assistants, the director of Radiology, and faculty.

 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide educational training to the dental students while delivering quality dental services, quality care and compassion to our patients. The Dental Radiologic Technologist is critical to the training of the dental students in image receptor placement (sensor or phosphor plates) and asepsis techniques, radiograph philosophy, exposure and processing for both intra oral and extra oral radiographic images, to include cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), panoramic radiograph, and cephalometric radiograph.

 

Required Qualifications:

• One year of experience conducting dental radiological exams including, but not limited to, intraoral radiographs, panoramic radiograph, cephalometric radiograph, and cone-beam CT scans
• Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological proficiency
• Valid American Heart Association BLS certificate 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Completion of a recognized Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene program
• Experience using Axium

Additional Details:

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Retirement: Choose between pension plan or employee matching voluntary savings plan
• Vacation - Up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave - Up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cutting edge Wellness Platform
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discounts

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.