About this role
Position Description
Performs advanced, specialized work to assist in the organization and implementation of various projects. Supports laboratory research by maintaining, repairing or refurbishing commonly used laboratory equipment; creatively designing or adapting equipment to meet specific needs. Maintain accurate inventory records. Perform laboratory safety officer functions. Works on special projects as assigned. Work is performed under minimal supervision within established policies with latitude for independent judgment.
Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.
Major/Essential Functions
- Supervises, manages, and maintains all clinical dental equipment in the WLHSDM Dental Medicine clinics, Dental Learning Center (DLC) on a planned schedule.
- Implement and maintain preventive maintenance program on commonly used clinical dental equipment and checks for proper functioning on a planned schedule for any location within the School of Dental Medicine.
- Repairs or refurbishes equipment which has ceased operating properly and maintaining an adequate stock of spare parts.
- Consults and coordinates clinic staff, vendors and construction personnel on projects related to dental equipment installation and maintenance.
- Assures quality control of specialized equipment and systems, and maintains records of quality control tasks. Maintains departmental inventory items. Verifies annual report regarding location of these items.
- Maintain an adequate stock of spare parts and supplies; ensure supplies are available in proper location and move them as necessary.
- Collect and coordinate disposal of hazardous waste (i.e. amalgam) and maintain records. Send items for surplus or disposal as appropriate.
- Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
- Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school plus six years experience in related field.
- Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of dental equipment.
- Able to uplift up to 50 pounds for up to 10% of work time using proper safety measures.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.