Dental Equipment Technician

Duties And Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission new dental equipment, including dental chairs, delivery systems, lights, compressors, vacuum systems, sterilizers, X-ray units, sensors, and imaging equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-related equipment issues.
• Repair dental equipment in a timely manner while minimizing disruption to patient care.
• Calibrate equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain service logs, maintenance records, and repair documentation.
• Cookinate warranty repairs and communicate with equipment manufacturers and vendors.
• Maintain an organized inventory of replacement parts, tools, and supplies.
• Train clinical staff on proper equipment operation and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, infection control, radiation safety, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Respond to urgent equipment failures and provide emergency service as needed.
• Travel between dental offices throughout the Austin market and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Technical certification or vocational training in electronics, biomedical equipment, mechanical systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience with dental chairs, compressors, vacuum systems, sterilizers, imaging equipment, and digital radiography is required.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, service manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple service requests and work independently.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.

Skills

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Plumbing and pneumatic systems
• Basic networking and computer skills
• Time management and organization
• Customer service
• Attention to detail
• Safe use of hand and power tools

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is field-based and requires travel between dental practices throughout the Austin area.
• Work is performed in active clinical environments and occasionally outside normal business hours to minimize disruption to patient care.
• This position may be required to sit or stand for long periods.
• This position may be required to frequently bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• This position may be required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• This position may be required to safely operate hand and power tools.
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
• This position may be in a studio environment which can be noisy and distracting.
• This position may be required to communicate with others to exchange information.
• This position may require repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• This position may require the assessment of the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• This position may require medium work that includes lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds.