- DFW General Anesthesia Dental Assistant (Part-time) Dallas
- Rodeo Dental in Dallas, TX, United States
- jobs
- 2 months ago
jobs 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.
Dallas TX United States