Ophthalmic Technician 1Per Diem Palm Beach Gardens Facility

Posted 8 days ago

university of miamiPalm Beach Gardens (FL)

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

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About the role

Per Diem Ophthalmic Technician 1The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Ophthalmic Technician 1 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. This position is in our Palm Beach Gardens facility. The core responsibilities of the role are the following: Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities. Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic. Tests patient's 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 patient's 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. Performs other related tests and measurements. Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses. Documents patients' histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care. Performs technical workups and special testing. 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:
COA Certification preferred

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).Department Specific Functions
The Ophthalmic Technician I tasks include but are not limited to performing the following procedures on patients of all ages:
Elicitation and recording of all elements of history that are required by external authorities and/or department regulations
Visual acuity measurement with:
Digital visual acuity system or projector chart E-card
Near point cards
Hand motion techniques, including directionality
Light perception with and without projection
PinholeBrightness Acuity Tester (BAT)
Interferometry
Measurement of the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the manual lensometer and/or auto lensometer
RetinoscopeKeratometry: traditional, auto, and photokeratoscopy
Refraction: Using phropter, auto refracter, cycloplegic, and trial frame at distance and near
Amsler grid assessment
Confrontation visual fields
Pupillary evaluation
Biomicroscopy: General examination and Von Herrick chamber angle estimation
Ocular surface dysfunction assessment:
Tear break-up time (TBUT)
Schirmer testing
Fluorescein and rose bengal stain pattern
Applanation tonometry:
Goldmann
TonopenICareInsertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses
Administration of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents
Humphrey Visual Field testing
Color vision screening
Inventory management e.g. supply ordering
Organizing rooms for daily clinical activities
Performance of blood pressure check whenever needed
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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent

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