General Anesthesia Dental Assistant (Part-time)

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest-growing multi-specialty dental groups in the country, with over 100 award-winning doctors providing a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dental services across the United States.

Qualifications:

- Preferred: Dental Anesthesia Assistant (DAANCE) National Certification or DAANCE eligibility.

- Ability to lead and inspire a team during sedation or anesthesia procedures.

- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the office team and doctors.

- Compassionate, empathetic approach to patient care, with a focus on patients and their families.

- Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

- Willingness to travel within and potentially outside of the state. Travel arrangements will be coordinated by Rodeo Dental's Travel Department.

- A valid, active Driver's License is required, as this role may involve travel to various partner locations.

Essential Functions:

- Sterilize and wash re-usable equipment and report any malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel.

- Perform safety checks on anesthesia equipment and assist the anesthesiologist as needed.

- Basic interpretation of ASA monitors.

- Manage the airway in the operatory and/or recovery room.

- Remove and dress ASA monitors and IV lines before patient discharge.

- Conduct pre-operative interviews, reviewing patient health history, medications, allergies, and confirming NPO status.

- Review post-operative anesthesia instructions with patients, parents, or guardians and address any questions before the patient departs.

- Connect and verify oxygen tanks and regulators from central supply, and ensure back-up E-tank oxygen cylinders are verified before the first patient of the day. Change tanks throughout the day when necessary.

- Perform intravenous line placement and clinical placement of ASA monitors such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, temperature probes, and ECG electrodes.

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged sitting and standing as needed.

- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Why Rodeo Dental?

- We are committed to a work environment of mutual respect, providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates.

- Rodeo Dental is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

- As a certified B Corporation, we meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.