General Anesthesia Dental Assistant (Part-time)

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics seeks a dedicated Dental Anesthesia Assistant to support our state-of-the-art team in providing comprehensive patient care. The role involves assisting with anesthesia, patient monitoring, and equipment safety checks within a dynamic dental environment. Candidates must possess relevant certification and demonstrate clear communication skills, empathy, and the ability to travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Preferably certified as a Dental Anesthesia Assistant or DAANCE eligible.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License for travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologist during procedures and perform safety checks on anesthesia equipment.
• Conduct pre-operative interviews with patients regarding health history.
• Manage airway and monitor vital signs during procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification

Job description

We are Rodeo!

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi-specialty dental groups in the country.
The company’s team of 100+ award-winning doctors provide a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental services Rodeo locations throughout the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Preferred to have Dental Anesthesia Assistant (DAANCE) National Certification or DAANCE
eligible
● Ability to lead and inspire a team during procedures involving sedation or anesthesia
procedures
● Ability to communicate clearly with the office team and doctors
● Must have a great deal of empathy and compassion for patients and family
● Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
● Must be able to travel within and possibly out of state (Any of the out of state travel
arrangements would be coordinated by Rodeo Dental Travel department)
● This position may require the employee to use his/her personal vehicle to travel to
different partner locations during the course of the workday, which means an active,
valid Driver’ License is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Washes and sterilizes re-usable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to
appropriate personnel
● Performs safety checks on anesthesia equipment and assists anesthesiologist as
needed
● Basic interpretation of ASA monitors as well
● Airway management in the operatory and/or recovery room
● Removal and dressing of ASA monitors and IV line respectively prior to patient
discharge
● Pre-operative interview with patient discussing health history of major systems and
explanation of the course of the general anesthesia appointment including verifying
NPO status and current medications, allergies, etc.
● Review post-operative anesthesia instructions to patients/parents or guardians and
address all pertinent questions prior to patient departing
● Connect and verify connections of oxygen tanks and regulators from central supply as
well as back up E tank oxygen cylinder verification prior to induction of the first patient of
the day. Change tanks when pressure indicates throughout the clinic day
● Intravenous line placement
● Clinical placement on patient of ASA monitors (American Society of Anesthesiologists)
such as:
- Blood pressure cuffs
- Pulse oximetry
- Temperature probe
- ECG electrode placement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
● Prolonged sitting and standing as needed
● Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

Rodeo Dental is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Rodeo Dental is and equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success

Rodeo Dental is also proud to be a pioneering certified B Corporation in the dentistry industry! As a certified B Corporation (B for Benefit) Rodeo strives to meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

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