Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician - UHealth SoLé Mia
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician - UHealth SoLé Mia
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The University of Miami UHealth at SoL Mia opening September 2025 will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami Aventura and surrounding communities.
Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties including NCIdesignated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoL Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealths nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
The University of Miami UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute- at SoL Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician.
The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist understands the theory principles and practice of eye care. The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist completes and maintains proper documentation in the EMR system and performs appropriate clinical and diagnostic testing techniques in compliance with department standards.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality. Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities. Examines eye for abnormalities. Measures intraocular pressure of eyes. Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment. Tests patients far acuity near acuity peripheral vision depth perception and color perception. Documents patients histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care. Conducts a range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests such as visual field tests OCT scans B-scans fundus photography and corneal topography. Accurately documents test results in patients charts. Prepares patients for each test explaining the procedure in a clear and concise manner. Adheres to all safety protocols and infection control procedures. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT)
Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) or Certified Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT-C) or Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) or Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS)
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records files reports and correspondence.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge 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 sub-specialties 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:
H8Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
