Dental Surgical Technologist

6 days ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Nationwide Children's Hospital Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Dental Surgical Technologist to join our team at Nationwide Children's Hospital. As a key member of the dental operative team, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the highest standards of asepsis and infection control.

Responsibilities
  • Function as the clean/sterile team member on surgical cases, responsible for aseptic technique and counts of sponges, needles, and miscellaneous items.
  • Assist under direct supervision and request of the surgeon in suctioning, maintaining a clean operating field within the oral cavity, capturing radiographs, safely passing instrumentation at the request of the surgeon, and cutting suture.
  • Utilize knowledge of dental anatomy and surgical procedures to anticipate patient and surgeon needs before they arise to keep operative time to a minimum.
  • Observe and report for correction any breaks in aseptic technique that could cause infection and harm to the patient.
  • Assist the registered nurse with non-sterile, circulating duties, i.e., sending lab work, specimens, and obtaining supplies for the sterile team and anesthesia.
  • Fill out appropriate lab slips to send patient tests and specimens to the laboratory.
  • Responsible for covering non-staffed hours in the operating room on an on-call basis.
  • Coordinate and perform the requisitioning of instruments, supplies, and equipment for dental surgical cases.
  • Perform cleaning and disinfection duties in the operating room.
  • Assure that all designated supply locations are restocked daily, and expiration dates of sterility are checked.
  • Assist in collecting/entering Epic chart data.
  • Participate in peer review as appropriate.
  • Participate in research activities conducted in the operating rooms or in studies involving surgical patient care.
  • Participate in evaluation process of new equipment and supplies for intraoperative patient care.
  • Scrubs with new personnel and teaches instrumentation, set-up of the surgical field, aseptic technique, and anticipation of the surgeon's needs.
  • Precept newer surgical technologists as they begin to perform duties independently.
  • Participate in the educational process and act as a role model for surgical technologist students affiliating at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
  • Report to Dental Surgery leadership via in-service any seminars attended.
  • Helps present specialty surgeries in which (s)he has expertise at operating room care conferences.
  • Identify own learning needs and seek assistance as needed.
Qualifications
  • High school graduate
  • Minimum of 1 year Dental Assistant experience required, Ohio radiographer license required
  • Demonstrates manual dexterity
  • Demonstrates versatility and adaptability
  • Demonstrates a theoretical and clinical ability to conform to standards of asepsis and infection control
  • Possess ability to hear and respond appropriately to surgeon and co-worker requests
  • Operating or delivery room experience preferred
  • Demonstrated and documented competency in the scrub role
Working at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a place where passion meets purpose. We are a leading pediatric healthcare system that provides exceptional care to children and families. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative care and fostering new discoveries that improve the lives of children everywhere.

We are committed to creating a collaborative culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our team members are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, and we are seeking individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence.



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