Dental Technician

A 85% position for a dental technician in the operating room of the Faculty of Odontology at the University of Iceland is open for applications. The working hours are variable and depend on seasonal workload related to teaching at the faculty. The employment percentage on an annual basis is 85%, 100% during teaching periods and a lower percentage outside of them. The teaching period is generally from mid-August to the end of November in the autumn semester and from the beginning of January to the end of April in the spring semester. Working hours and the final employment percentage will be arranged in consultation with the hired person. The dental clinic of the Faculty of Odontology (the clinic) provides general and specialized services to the public, students, and faculty. The dental clinic is a teaching institution, similar to how hospitals are for practical training for other healthcare professions. In cooperation with Fjölbrautarskólinn í Ármúla, teaching in dental technology, one of the supporting fields of dentistry, also takes place. Main tasks and responsibilities: Preparation for practical training and assistance in the operating room Service and communication with students and faculty of the department Support for clinical teaching Work with sterilization Electronic registration of patient data and X-rays Partial supervision of the operating room Reception and answering the phone Requirements: Dental technician education from a dental technician program is desirable Experience with similar tasks is desirable Good interpersonal skills and a strong service orientation Initiative, ambition, and accuracy in work Good general computer skills Salary Salaries are in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Sameyki. Further information about the position The following documents must accompany the application: Curriculum Vitae Cover letter discussing how the applicant meets the requirements set forth in the advertisement and what they believe they can contribute to the position Copy of diplomas Information about two referees All applications will be answered and applicants will be notified of the position's allocation once a decision has been made. Applications may be valid for six months from the application deadline. When hiring for positions at the University of Iceland, the school's equality plan is taken into account. Attention is drawn to the language policy of the University of Iceland. Since its founding, the University of Iceland has been the foundation of business and progress in Icelandic society. UI is also a progressive research university and an active participant in international scientific cooperation. The University of Iceland is the largest university in the country and offers nearly 400 study programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Approximately 14,000 students study at the university, including over 2,000 international students. Over 1,800 people work at the University of Iceland. The school emphasizes attracting a diverse group of staff and students into an international academic community where academic freedom, professionalism, equality, diversity, and inclusion are paramount. More about the University of Iceland, its faculties, and departments Further information is provided by Svanhildur Ólafsdóttir Email: svanola@hi.is Phone: 5254888 Apply now Save job Share Company information University of Iceland Expert, scientific and technical activities V/Vatnsmýrarveg Visit company website View company profile