Pediatric RDA — Surgical Team, 401k & PTO

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC; Oakwood (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

FSAs and HSAs

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant to support pediatric surgeries, assist dentists and anesthesia teams, and maintain sterile OR environments. The role includes scrubbing, instrument handling, x-ray duties, and helping with patient transfer.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completed an accredited DA program, an active RDA license, and BLS certification, with at least one year of RDA experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program
• Current state license to practice as a registered dental assistant
• One year of RDA experience
• Current BLS Certificate
• Background and Drug Screening Required

Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate needs of the dentist and anesthesia provider as it relates to instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies per technique, procedure and special requirements.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by: Picking supplies and equipment for the procedure; Ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are available; Maintaining inventory and stock room.
• Familiar with procedures performed.
• Know and understand dentist preferences.
• Provide care based on the age-related needs of the pediatric and adolescent patient, with consideration of their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding.
• Assist with patient transfer from bed to gurney.
• Decontaminates and maintains all equipment, instruments, supplies and cleans surgical rooms between cases and at the end of schedule as directed by procedure and the RN assigned to the room.
• Follows the surgery center's manufacturer’s, and CDC guidelines for decontamination and sterilization.
• Takes x-rays.
• Clean and check x-ray equipment.
• Mixes cement and other materials as required.
• Handles suction hand-pieces and air/water syringes.
• Assures delivery of all specimens to the RN Circulator in the room.
• Stocks and cleans rooms between cases and at the end of schedule.
• Assists with turnover of the OR.
• Assists as directed in the delivery of emergency care.
• Front Desk duties will be part of this position as well as a Patient Service Coordinator.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Current state license to practice as a registered dental assistant

Job description

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant to support pediatric surgeries, assist dentists and anesthesia teams, and maintain sterile OR environments. The role includes scrubbing, instrument handling, x-ray duties, and helping with patient transfer.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completed an accredited DA program, an active RDA license, and BLS certification, with at least one year of RDA experience.