Dental Sterilization Technician

About the Position: This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital on Fort Polk, LA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates whore are new to Federal service. Possession of a radiographer certificate or license is preferred. Major Duties: Receive, disassemble, and inspect dental supplies, instruments and equipment.,Determine appropriate method for sterilizing dental equipment.,Conduct periodic inventory of supplies, instruments and equipment.,Provide training and orientation to less experienced staff on dental sterilization techniques and procedures.,Test operation of equipment daily for effectiveness of sterilization using various monitoring systems.,Prepare and assemble surgical trays with instruments and materials for dental procedures.,Maintain records of sterilization processes in accordance with established policy.,Assist dentist with chairside treatment to patients, monitoring for signs of shock or other reactions. Education: FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.