Oral Surgery Assistant - Radiography & Sterile Tech

Carle; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support OMFS surgeons in examinations and treatments. The role involves preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and coordinating care in our dental lab.

The ideal candidate will perform radiographs, take vital signs, and assist with pre/post-operative procedures while ensuring accurate documentation and a high standard of infection control.

Qualifications

• Basic life support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Perform radiographs and support care coordination in the diagnostic dental lab.
• Clean, sterilize, and assemble instruments, supplies, and equipment required for procedures.
• Handle surgical instruments properly and apply clean and sterile techniques.
• Anticipate surgeon needs through proper equipment setup and instrument passing.
• Take and record patient vital signs.
• Recognize abnormal vital sign variances and communicate findings to the RN or provider.
• Set up and assist with pre-operative and post-operative examinations.
• Assist with suture removal procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to infection prevention standards.
• Prepare patients for X-ray or ICAT imaging procedures.
• Perform digital imaging as ordered by the provider or according to protocol.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation.

Skills

Radiographs

Sterile technique

Patient care

Instrument handling

Education

High School diploma/ GED

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support OMFS surgeons in examinations and treatments. The role involves preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and coordinating care in our dental lab.

The ideal candidate will perform radiographs, take vital signs, and assist with pre/post-operative procedures while ensuring accurate documentation and a high standard of infection control.