Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Senior Dental Laboratory Technician will work onsite at the dentist office process orders from the dentist. Advanced technical skills are needed to construct sophisticated implant and non-implant based dental prosthetics to exacting standards for fit and esthetics and use critical thinking to develop and share complex solutions with the dentist an auxiliary staff. While work methods follow established procedures and practices, candidates are expected to consult with their doctors and team using a high degree of judgement on a patient-by-patient basis. Liaison with the 3D Printing Center on campus.
Responsibilities
Oversees day to day lab activities, lab personnel and operations, providing full dental laboratory support for prosthodontist during patient procedures. The fabrication, fitting and articulation of all aspects of the fixed dental prosthetics of all implant models, setting of denture teeth, denture processing and related components processed in a timely manner. Removable and implant prosthetics retained and performs supported type restoration repairs, including advanced fabrication of full arch hybrid restorations and denture design (partial, compel and over). Provides emergency prosthetics. Provides appropriate oversight, training, and safety information to any laboratory personnel .
Designs and implements unique and complicated prosthetics and procedures with doctors. Submits and confirms accuracy of cases to the 3D printing center. Receives and enters work orders and accompanying materials including impressions, models, and components to ensure the accurate and on time fabrication of prosthetics to a patient-driven schedule.
Maintains or coordinates the maintenance of all laboratory facilities, equipment and instruments and maintains supplies. Operates computers and standard office type applications such as a web browser, word processing and spreadsheet software applications and dental laboratory specific applications. Designs operations manuals for lab steps and procedures.
Oversees, teaches and mentors other technicians and auxiliary staff and communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.
Provides design and fabrication of facial prosthetics with color vision acuity and color matching skills. Possesses artistic and sculpting skills combined with ability to instruct patient on proper care and maintenance of prosthetic and follow up care.
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
Associate or Trade School Equi
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
10+ years
Supervisor Experience
2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer