Ophthalmic Tech

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Adoption Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Family Caregiver Leave

Life Insurance

401k/403B Plan

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking an Ophthalmic Tech to perform diagnostic and treatment procedures for ophthalmic diseases and assist ophthalmology residents. You will coordinate patient care with the Eye Center team and help manage clinics as assigned.

The role requires a trade school graduate in ophthalmic technology, BLS certification, and a COT credential, with at least one year of ophthalmic experience. This position is on-site with day shifts and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of ophthalmic experience required.
• BLS certification - American Heart Association.
• COT certification - IJCAHPO.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and treatment procedures for ophthalmic disease.
• Coordinate patient care with Eye Center staff and residents.
• Assist with clinics and ophthalmology teaching activities.
• Provide support to Eye Center staff and residents.

Skills

Customer Service

Vision

Eye care

Eye disease

Ophthalmology

Education

Trade School Graduate - Ophthalmic Technologist

Job description

## Ophthalmic TechApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Sentara Norfolk General Hospitaltime type: Flexible timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-102818**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Flexi/PRN**As 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.**Education** Trade School Graduate- Ophthalmic Technologist**Certification/Licensure** Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) - Certification - IJCAHPO (International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology)**Experience**1 year of ophthalmic experience **required.****Keywords:** Customer Service, Vision, eye care, eye disease, ophthalmology, Talroo-Allied Health,.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metHere 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.