Ophthalmic Technician - 135469

San Diego Supercomputer Center; Eye; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in the UK is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist in patient care and conduct diagnostic tests in the ophthalmology department. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science.
• Knowledge of biohazard handling and universal precautions.
• Ability to train patients and staff regarding ophthalmology services.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with minor laser procedures and injections.
• Participate in patient care involving diagnostic vision tests.
• Organize and stock each examination room.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory hygiene

Ability to perform tonometry

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Graduation in applicable natural science

Job description

Payroll Title

HOSP LAB TCHN 1

Department

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Hiring Pay Scale

$29.14 - $36.21 / Hour

Worksite

Shiley Eye Institute

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

#135469 Ophthalmic Technician

Filing Deadline: Wed 6/18/2025

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Description

Functions within the activities of all medically related paraprofessionals and office activities involving patient flow and care. Under the supervision of physicians, will participate in patient care involving history, diagnostic vision tests, and visual field examinations. Will assist physicians with minor in office laser procedures and injections. Will be responsible for maintaining timely and courteous patient flow. In addition, will organize and stock each examination room.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of professional dress code.
• Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle. measurement, and related tests.
• Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in patient record.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel.
• Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and the general community regarding ophthalmology clinic services and procedures, hospital procedures and necessary patient instructions
• Ability to sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out all functions.
• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfect and sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement effective patient scheduling/ appointment system and coordinate the flow or necessary documents and referral services.
  
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Recommend having attended an ophthalmic assistant course and willingness to attain Ophthalmic Assistant certification through JCAHPO.
• Ability to work in multiple clinics at multiple locations as needed.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  
  

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $60,844 - $75,606 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $29.14 - $36.21

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