Ophthalmic Tech

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403b with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and…

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s Eye Center seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to perform diagnostic and treatment procedures under the Eye Center Manager's supervision. You will coordinate patient care, assist residents, and help manage clinics as assigned, contributing to high-quality eye care.

The role requires 1 year of ophthalmic experience and relevant BLS/COT certifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, patient-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of ophthalmic experience required.
• COT certification from IJCAHPO is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures for diagnostic and treatment of ophthalmic disease.
• Coordinate patient care with the Eye Center Manager.
• Manage clinics as assigned.
• Assist Eye Center staff and Ophthalmology residents.

Skills

Customer Service

Vision

Eye care

Ophthalmology

Education

Trade School Graduate - Ophthalmic Technologist

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Flexi/PRNAs an Ophthalmic Tech with Sentara, you will be responsible for the performance of procedures for the diagnostic and treatment of ophthalmic disease. With the Manager of the Eye Center for Sight, the Technician/Technologist will coordinate patient care to meet the expectations of the patients and staff. Along with the completion of technical procedures, the Technician/Technologist will manage clinics as assigned. Responsible for providing assistance to the Eye Center staff and Ophthalmology residents.EducationTrade School Graduate- Ophthalmic TechnologistCertification/LicensureBasic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQICertified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) - Certification - IJCAHPO (International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology)Experience1 year of ophthalmic experience required.Keywords: Customer Service, Vision, eye care, eye disease, ophthalmology, Talroo-Allied Health,We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $28.58 - $42.90 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.