Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Plantation

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist in Plantation Florida. The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 will maintain competency in obtaining/recording the following items in the electronic medical record and perform ocular testing using specialty-specific imaging devices.

Performs and documents the following items:

• Provides support to providers including documentation in patient charts as and directed for patient care.

• Provides patient-centric care.

• Adheres to University of Miami policies standards values and required training.

• Compliance with regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Follows best practices of patient safety hand hygiene and infection control.

• Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.

• Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy timeliness professionalism and thoroughness.

• Meets daily productivity goals.

• Ensures all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is properly working.

• Participate in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.

• Organize and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.

• Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.

• Works evenings and weekends as needed.

• Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications and Licensing:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Retinal Angiography (CRA) or OCT-Certified (OCT-C)

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

• Works effectively with patients of all age groups.

• Presents a professional appearance.

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Analyzes organizes and prioritizes tasks while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Completes assignments accurately with attention to detail.

• Makes independent informed decisions regarding time management.

• Seeks instruction in areas requiring additional knowledge.

• Works independently and in a collaborative environment.

• Demonstrates competency in all ophthalmic subspecialty patient workups.

• Displays competent knowledge of ocular anatomy function and motility.

• Identifies imaging instruments and modalities based on diagnosis.

• Knowledgeable in computer software for all imaging modalities.

• Demonstrates core knowledge of standardized imaging protocols based on diagnosis.

• Displays competent understanding of standardized probe positioning and scan labeling.

• Demonstrates competency and understanding of appropriate selection of ultrasound probes.

• Performs standardized ultrasound protocols.

• Displays competent knowledge of refractometry.

• Maintains OPS and JCHAPO certifications.

• Uploads all imaging modalities and ultrasound scans to the PACS platform.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.