Ophthalmic Technician 2 Full Time Refractive/LASIK Technician Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL
Ophthalmic Technician 2 Full Time Refractive/LASIK Technician Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet please review this tip sheet.
** Sign On Bonus $5000 **
The University of Miami has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 Refractive/LASIK Technician with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The Ophthalmic Technician 2 assists the ophthalmologist by gathering basic data pertaining to the patients visual status and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient quality eye care. The Ophthalmic Technician 2 also performs appropriate clinical testing techniques to detect visual deficiencies.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.
Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment dry goods and pharmaceuticals in clinic.
Responsible for detailed documentation in the EMR system.
Tests patients far acuity near acuity peripheral vision depth perception and color perception.
Examines eye for abnormalities.
Applies drops to anesthetize dilate or medicate eyes.
Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
Tests patients field of vision including central and peripheral vision for defects and charts test results on graph paper.
Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
Completes intravitreal injection (IVI) preparation for patients.
Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
Performs technical workups and special testing.
Serves as a Certified Ophthalmic Scribe or a Certified National Study Ophthalmic Technician.
Assist with training and onboarding clinical support staff.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Clinical:
Preforms all refractive evaluations including:
Documenting patients medical history
Test patients visual acuity
Depth perception
Color perception
Conduct a Retinoscopy Refraction manifest and cycloplegic
Perform tonometry and slit lamp assessments
Measures intraocular pressure of eyes
Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment
Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician i.e. PAM Topography
Applies drops to anesthetize dilate or medicate eye
Educate patient on refractive procedures
Collaborates on refractive clinical flow with administrative team and providers
Surgical:
Educate patients on pre and postoperative instructions
Conduct pre and post op vitals
Preform specialized imaging tests for patients
Prep patients for surgery while
Order and maintain clinical supplies
Assist in all laser procedures elective and medically necessary
Activation and deactivation of all Lasers on J&J and Alcon platforms
Identify proper key cards to be used with different procedures and documents use
Identify and solve any problems by troubleshooting all laser equipment
Perform fluency test and calibration assessment daily to assure surgical parameters and proper laser function
Conduct sterilization of laser room equipment and instruments
Input all patient data into laser system and ensure proper
Monitor gas supply and change tanks when necessary
Order and Maintain OR supplies and medications
Document procedures in logbook
Preps surgical charts and nomographs for Providers
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Johnson & Johnson or Alcon Certified:
Laser Imagining Scrub training
Laser safety training
Experience:
2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of eye anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of eye disease and systemic diseases that affect the eye
Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment proper care and usage
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
Knowledge of computers and excellent typing skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H7Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
