Ophthalmic Technician

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists and nursing staff in the Vision Center on the main campus, with some travel to satellite locations.

You will perform patient care tasks, assist with eye examinations, and handle supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment per hospital policies. A year of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant is preferred, with pediatric ophthalmology experience favored.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Basic knowledge of eye examination techniques.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists and nurses during eye examinations.
• Handle supplies, medications, and equipment per hospital policies.
• Support the Vision Center at main campus with satellite travel as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Technician

Bilingual

Education

Certification as Ophthalmic Assistant

Certification as Ophthalmic Technician

Job description

Schedule

Variable, 4x10hr shifts per week, Monday - Friday. The day off will not necessarily be the same each week.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician, under general supervision of an Ophthalmologist, performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians, nurses, and division personnel. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

The Vision Center is located at the main hospital campus and some travel to satellite locations may be required.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

1+ years’ experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant required; previous Pediatric Ophthalmology experience preferred; basic knowledge of eye examination techniques; bilingual preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification

Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant preferred. Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician preferred.