Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist- Part-Time
part-time•United States
About this role
Traveling Dental Hygienists are responsible for:
- Conducting oral health examinations on participants age 1 and older, which may include assessments of dental caries, periodontal disease and other oral-related conditions and diseases, such as edentulism and dental sealants
- Collect oral rinse samples and administer medical history screening
- Provide care recommendations and consult on preliminary results
- Participating in quality assurance and maintain examination equipment
- Follow study protocols and infection control guidelines
- Participate in quality assurance and maintain examination equipment
- Setting up/packing up the dental examination room, including packing, unpacking, and storing light equipment and supplies
- Performing spirometry, audiometry, or vision measurements on participants after receiving appropriate training.
- Attending project training, complete RTI required courses and certification by end of training
- May act as backup MEC team lead to manage staff and daily schedule
- Assisting in setting up and shutting down the MEC including handling stair components, floor covers and expansion sides of the vehicles
- This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 21 years old
- Successfully complete the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
- Active dental hygienist license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (one of the 50 states or District of Columbia)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical or dental facility
- CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months
- Strong communication skills, especially with children and parents
- Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:
- At least 3 years of experience in a medical or dental facility
- Fluency in Spanish
- Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations
Other facts
Tech stack
Oral Health Examinations,Dental Hygiene,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Infection Control,Quality Assurance,Medical History Screening,Care Recommendations,Team Management,Equipment Handling,Basic Computer Proficiency,Attention to Detail,CPR Certification,Experience in Medical Facility,Spanish Fluency,Driver's License
About RTI International
RTI International is an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
For job openings and career information, visit www.rti.org/careers.
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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Website: http://www.rti.org
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Industry: Research Services
Founding Year: 1958
What you'll do
- Traveling Dental Hygienists conduct oral health examinations and provide care recommendations. They also participate in quality assurance and maintain examination equipment.
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What does a Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist- Part-Time do at RTI International?
As a Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist- Part-Time at RTI International, you will: traveling Dental Hygienists conduct oral health examinations and provide care recommendations. They also participate in quality assurance and maintain examination equipment..
Why join RTI International as a Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist- Part-Time?
RTI International is a leading Research Services company.
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