(F/T) LASIK and Laser Vision Technician - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Palm Beach Gardens - Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

The University of Miami/UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Ophthalmic Technician I.

The Ophthalmic Technician I assists the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, high quality eye care.

The Ophthalmic Technician I is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing and understands the theory, principles and practice of eye care. The duties will include proper documentation/completion in the EMR system, in compliance with department standards. 

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: a Digital visual acuity system or projector chart b. E-card c.Near point cards d.Hand motion techniques, including directionality e.Light perception with and without projection f.Pinhole g.Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT)h.PAP/PAMi.Interferometry/WaveScan

• Measurement of the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the manual lensometer and/or auto lensometer

• Retinoscopy

• Keratometry: traditional, auto, and photokeratoscopy

• Refraction: Using phoropter, 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 stein pattern

• Applanation tonometry: Goldman, Tononopen, ICare

• Insertion 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

​Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

• Graduation from an ophthalmic technician school is desirable.

Certification:

• CPR certified

Experience:

• A minimum of two years relevant experience as an ophthalmic technician

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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 time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

h83

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 .

Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

The University of Miami/UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Ophthalmic Technician I.

The Ophthalmic Technician I assists the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, high quality eye care.

The Ophthalmic Technician I is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing and understands the theory, principles and practice of eye care. The duties will include proper documentation/completion in the EMR system, in compliance with department standards. 

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: a Digital visual acuity system or projector chart b. E-card c.Near point cards d.Hand motion techniques, including directionality e.Light perception with and without projection f.Pinhole g.Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT)h.PAP/PAMi.Interferometry/WaveScan

• Measurement of the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the manual lensometer and/or auto lensometer

• Retinoscopy

• Keratometry: traditional, auto, and photokeratoscopy

• Refraction: Using phoropter, 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 stein pattern

• Applanation tonometry: Goldman, Tononopen, ICare

• Insertion 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

​Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

• Graduation from an ophthalmic technician school is desirable.

Certification:

• CPR certified

Experience:

• A minimum of two years relevant experience as an ophthalmic technician

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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 time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

h83