Position DescriptionPay Grade: Technician 7This position is responsible for overseeing the sterilization and infection control functions in the Dental Hygiene Clinic as well as ordering all supplies and securing service of equipmentResponsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.*Oversees the Department infection control programs, serving as the infection control officer and radiation safety officer, and all sterilization functions in the program to include instrument sterilization, spore testing of autoclaves, testing water lines, etc.*Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for clinic, emergencies, dental materials and radiology, organizes clinic and store rooms, arranges for repairs.*Oversees the inventory of all clinic equipment and durable goods.*Dispenses all instruments and supplies to students during clinic, to include imaging plates and digital sensors used for x-rays.*Assists faculty with providing supervision of students during clinical assistant rotations*Sets up for all program labs and clinics such as Dental Radiography Lab, Materials and Procedures Lab, Preclinic Lab and all levels of clinic.*Oversees regular cleaning of all dental units in clinic.Secures the cabinets and clinic at the end of each day.Serves as a back-up cashier and Patient Care Coordinator when the PCC is not available (vacation, sick, etc.).Supports ADA, CODA standards in operating the program as well as the objectives and mission of the institutionMaintains, analyzes and reports program sterilization data and provides for program improvementsCollaborates with the WTCC's Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety concerning disposal of biohazard wasteQualificationsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of dental hygiene clinical care and current bloodborne pathogen standardsStrong professionalism and ethical standardsStrong organizational and communication skillsBeginner proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPointRequirements:High School Diploma or EquivalentTwo years of experience as Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant or Sterilization Technician in a Dental OfficeCurrent CPR CertificationAbility to work flexible schedule consistent with dental clinic and lab schedulesPreferences:Associates Degree or Certificate/Diploma in Dental Assisting from a Commission on Dental Accreditation ProgramNC Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE) CertifiedCurrent Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)Essential Personnel:TBDAs an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.Benefits at a GlanceWake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual** employees. Click for more information.
State Health Plan
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care Exchange Notice
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Additional Supplemental Insurances
Disability Plan
NC Retirement Plan
Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
Paid Holidays
Prior State Service Verification
Supplemental Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Education Benefits
College Savings Program
State Employees' Credit Union
State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
Employee Discount Program
Identity Theft Insurance
For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
