Dental Radiology Assistant (Federal)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at the 87th Medical Group, McGuire AFB, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ is seeking qualified dental assistants for radiology roles in a federal service setting.

This Direct Hire Solicitation requires radiology certification and an appropriate education background; responsibilities include intra-oral procedures, operating dental x-ray equipment, and taking preliminary impressions to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing intra-oral procedures, operating dental x-ray equipment, and taking preliminary impressions.
• Education: Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in a dental assistant or dental hygiene program that included at least 24 semester hours of courses in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality, radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; and film mounting.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

Dental assistant or dental hygiene program (4-year) including radiation coursework

Job description

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at the 87th Medical Group, McGuire AFB, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ is seeking qualified dental assistants for radiology roles in a federal service setting.

This Direct Hire Solicitation requires radiology certification and an appropriate education background; responsibilities include intra-oral procedures, operating dental x-ray equipment, and taking preliminary impressions to support patient care.