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
Collecting oral rinse from participants
Administering medical history screening questions to the participants and issue recommendations for care, when necessary
Participating in the quality assurance program and maintain the equipment required for the examination tasks
Following the prescribed study protocol and mandated infection control guidelines
Recording screening responses and test measurements on a laptop computer
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
Following all procedures in the Manual of Procedures
Properly managing and maintaining dental and other assigned equipment, tablet, and supplies properly
Providing all completed forms to supervisor, as requested
Serving as back up to conduct other MEC exam data collection
This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Perform spirometry, audiometry, or vision measurements on participants after receiving appropriate training
Cross-trained as back up to conduct other MEC exam data collection

Requirements:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum 21 years old
Must possess Associate's degree
Successfully complete the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
Have an active dental hygienist license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (one of the 50 states or District of Columbia)
Have a minimum 1 year of experience in a medical or dental facility
CPR certification or obtain CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment
Knowledge of standard dental safety procedures
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with all study participants
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, particularly with children and parents
Has basic computer proficiency (accessing internet and various project applications) and clerical skills
Good organizational skills with an eye to detail
Ability to be flexible in working assigned tasks
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

3 years of experience in a medical or dental facility
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for driving the MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 in weight) to various study locations

Req Benefits: RTI International employees receive: competitive compensation, flexible work schedule (offering great work/life balance!), access to an employee discount program, and reimbursable travel time & mileage. RTI International Field Interviewers also get the opportunity to make a difference in their local community as well as an opportunity to work for a company named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023!
Compensation: $40/hr
Additional Details : Anticipated Close Date: Aug 13, 2025

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