The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employ ees and the public.

SUMMARY

Acts as lead technical assistant in preparing patients for visits and procedures

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Maintenance of Instruments

· Cleans and prepares instruments in accordance with institutional policy and center guidelines. Prepares/stocks rooms with needed instruments.

Equipment maintenance

· Transport equipment across the institution as indicated. Notify appropriate resource (i.e. Biomed) as needed for equipment repair.

Communication/Respect

· Uses appropriate communication skills with team members. Accepts and incorporates constructive feedback into professional practice. Can locate and utilize institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment safely and effectively.

· Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.

· Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility.

· Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment and supplies.

Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member for fostering constructive relationships with co-workers, managers and other.

· Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.

· With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations

· Participates in clinic meetings/activities and supports the clinical, departmental and organizational philosophy and goals.

· Values differences by listening to and appreciate other points of view.

· Helps team members to serve our patient population.

Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.

· Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs.

· Remains current on all in-service/education/certification requirements for position as appropriate.

· Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and other.

· Demonstrates initiative in developing and implementing personal action plan for performance improvement

Other duties as assigned

Education

Required : High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required : One year of experience as a dental assistant.

Licenses/Certifications

All of the following: Registered Dental Assistant with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 170300

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Day/Evening

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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