Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

UW Medicines Eye Institute-Montlake Location- 3rd Floor has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-time Days Ophthalmic Technician.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week (100% FTE)

• Mondays Fridays

• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Our Ophthalmic Technicians work in a fast-paced challenging diverse and rewarding environment and among a highly acclaimed team of industry specialists.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Harborviews Eye Institute is housed among the regions only Level I Trauma Center. Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: The Eye Institute Trauma Burn Neurosciences AIDS/STD Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER) and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations.

People are the most important asset in our pursuit of advancing our mission and achieving excellence in education research and community service. Our Eye Institute staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities but also an environment noted for diversity community involvement intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and/or perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the ophthalmology optometry and acute eye care teams

• Complete appropriate intake of phone calls and electronic messages related to patients acute eye care concerns and use established guidelines and/or Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist input to direct patients to medically appropriate eye care in a timely and compassionate manner

• Work with the acute eye care medical team to develop and maintain a high-quality acute eye care program for the UW Medicine Eye Institute Service that prioritizes responsiveness timeliness compassion and above all: safety

• Complete all ophthalmic imaging tests as ordered by the physicians such as: Amsler tests; Stereo tests; Applanation tonometry; Togopen; Exophthalmometry; Visual FieldGoldman; Visual FieldHumphrey; Ishihara Color Vision Test; Keratometry; Lensometry; Ocular motility measurements; and Practical microbiology

• Perform complex clinical diagnostic eye imaging and procedures within scope of certification: patient intake activities; routine technical procedures; administer topical medications; assist with procedures; Demonstrates general laser precautions; dispenses contact lenses; provide patient education; demonstrate age-specific patient interaction; and triage patient telephone calls

• Demonstrate proactive professional communication across and within department to facilitate smooth workflow and to ensure department is positively represented throughout the organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

• OR

• Equivalent education/experience

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions onlyLevelI Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.