Dental Imaging Technologist - Ross Hall

East Carolina University; Greenville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ORP retirement

Voluntary retirement plans (401k/403b/

Healthcare plans

Disability insurance

Job summary

East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking a Dental Medicine Support professional to operate CBCT and imaging equipment, maintain safety and infection control, inventory, and training records in Ross Hall, Greenville. The role supports students, residents, and staff in radiology services.

The position involves clinical teaching and supervision, ensuring compliance with NC radiation regulations. It may include recruitment support and coordination with vendors, with a benefit-filled environment and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising clinical staff, students, residents, and faculty in radiation technology and radiation safety.
• Clinical teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of North Carolina Radiation Protection regulations as they pertain to dentistry.
• Chairside assisting experience as a dental assistant or Registered Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital intraoral and extraoral dental imaging equipment including CBCT.
• Assist with calibrations and inspections of radiation generating equipment.
• Develop and maintain infection control practices for radiographic imaging of patients.
• Maintain inventory of all imaging equipment in Ross Hall.
• Develop and maintain inventory of preclinical laboratory supplies.
• Maintain dosimeter monitoring badges and reports.
• Maintain training records for the school’s Radiation Safety Program.
• Provide orientations to staff, residents, faculty, and students in imaging equipment usage and safety.
• Provide preclinical and clinical orientation to students.
• Supervise and assess students’ clinical performance in imaging and safety.
• Generate data for radiologic research.
• Interact with vendors to evaluate new supplies and radiographic equipment.
• Assist with recruitment of imaging staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Two years of experience in medical diagnostics

Job description

Position Location (City)

Job Category

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Work Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; may vary due to patient schedule

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East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.

Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Operation of digital intraoral and extraoral dental imaging equipment including Cone Beam Computed Tomography ( CBCT ) technology.
• Assist with calibrations and inspections of radiation generating equipment.
• Develop and maintain infection control practices for radiographic imaging of patients in the clinical environment.
• Maintain inventory of all imaging equipment in Ross Hall
• Develop and maintain inventory of preclinical laboratory supplies
• Maintain dosimeter monitoring badges and reports
• Maintain training records for the school’s Radiation Safety Program
• Provide new staff, resident and faculty orientation in the use of imaging equipment, image acquisition, radiation safety, quality assurance and infection control for imaging equipment
• Provide preclinical and clinical orientation to students
• Supervise and assess students’ clinical performance in image acquisition, radiation safety and image quality assurance.
• Generate data in the preparation for radiologic research
• Interact with vendors to evaluate new supplies and radiographic equipment
• Assist with the recruitment of imaging staff

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

N/A

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in supervising clinical staff, students, residents, and faculty in areas of radiation technology and radiation safety
• Clinical teaching experience
• Working knowledge of the North Carolina Radiation Protection regulations as they pertain to dentistry
• Chairside assisting experience as a dental assistant or Registered Dental Hygienist

License or Certification required by the Department

N/A

Additional Instructions to Applicant

DENTAL MEDICINE SUPPORT POSTION – NOT SUBECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.

Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices

• Eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457)
• This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability

While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System ( TSERS ), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS . These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS .

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/17/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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