Imaging Assistant

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Dentistry Dept Non-Budgeted

**Salary range** $50,837.16 to $68,637.60

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 7

**Posted date** September 18, 2025

**Closing date** September 30, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of October 30, 2026, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Location** - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

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**Position Summary**

The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant with strong computer skills to support our advanced imaging services, including CBCT and dental x-rays. In this role, you'll report to the Clinical Supervisor and collaborate with the Advanced Imaging Coordinator to provide essential clinical and administrative support to students, graduate students, and faculty within the Oral Health Clinic. This 18-month position, with the potential for extension, offers a great opportunity to grow your career in an innovative academic environment.

This role operates in a dynamic environment, providing support for radiology and imaging software while managing both 2D (conventional radiographs) and 3D (CBCT) imaging services. Key responsibilities include offering technological support for imaging processes, acquiring advanced images, generating data and reports, ensuring quality assurance, and assisting multiple disciplines within the clinic. Strong computer skills are essential, with particular expertise in managing 3D imaging software and electronic imaging records required to succeed in this position.

**Duties**
- Perform 2D and 3D extraoral maxillofacial and other pertinent radiographic examinations for School of Dentistry Oral Health Clinic patients.
- Work with the Director of the Advanced Imaging Centre, the Discipline lead, and the IT team to provide support and help with the implementation of upgrades and new digital initiatives.
- Weekly CBCT scans calibration.
- Acquire CBCT scans - following CBCT protocols and requisition expectations.
- Evaluate scan for artifacts related to the acquisition process and consult with the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist immediately for changes in the parameters, as required.
- Maintains quality control of dental exposures utilizing ALARA guidelines for all users within the radiology clinic.
- Various other duties specific to 2D and 3D imaging.
- Responsible for work-ups and/or reconstructing images and uploading images to the requesting discipline.

**Qualifications**
- Diploma/Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program or NDAEB Certification.
- Current registration with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).
- Five years of previous RDA clinical experience, and using Electronic Health Records.
- Advanced computer skills are required, with experience with spreadsheets and imaging software, including reformatting and post-processing of CBCT images.
- Three years of experience in the operation of various radiology equipment, including Advanced imaging techniques such as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) equipment.
- Experienced in the troubleshooting and maintenance of CBCT equipment.
- Experienced with different CBCT scans and able to learn new technologies/machines.
- Knowledge of dental materials management, dental instrumentation and dental equipment.
- Current CPR: Health Care Provider Level C certification; Knowledge of WHMIS.
- Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform tasks accurately with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision; meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Experience with Radiation Quality Assurance is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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