Ophthalmic Technician at Harborview Eye Institute

Harborview Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center's Eye Institute seeks a Full-time Ophthalmic Technician II to support comprehensive eye care services on the day shift. The role involves performing complex exams, imaging, and patient intake activities in a fast-paced ophthalmology department.

Ideal candidates have ophthalmic technician training and at least one year of hands-on experience, with strong communication skills and attention to safety and accuracy in testing.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where required by law.

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform complex ophthalmic exams and imaging as delegated.
• Complete imaging tests such as tonometry, visual fields, and other ordered tests.
• Administer topical medications and assist with procedures.
• Communicate professionally to support workflow and department representation.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

Clinical procedures

Patient communication

Education

Ophthalmic technician program

1 year clinical experience

Tools

Ophthalmic imaging equipment

Tonometry & imaging tests

Job description

Full-time Days Ophthalmic Technician 2 opportunity at Harborview Eye Institute.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time ( 100% FTE)
• Day Shift/Mondays-Fridays
• On-site/No Telework

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Located two blocks from the main medical center in Harborview's Ninth & Jefferson Building on First Hill in Seattle, the UW Medicine Eye Institute offers cutting-edge medical and surgical eye care for common to complex conditions and disorders.

Our staff provides comprehensive treatment for people with glaucoma, cataracts, diseases of the retina, cornea, orbit and nerves and age-related eye diseases. We also perform refractive procedures such as LASIK and oculofacial plastic surgery procedures.

Eyes on James is our full-service optical shop in the Ninth & Jefferson building and offers eye exams, specialty glasses and contact lenses

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist/and or perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the optometry, ophthalmology and acute eye care team
• Complete all ophthalmic imaging tests as ordered by the physicians such Amler tests; Stero- tests, Applanation tonometry, Togopen Visual Field Goldman
• Perform complex clinical diagnostic eye imaging and procedures within the cope of certification; patient intake activities, routine technical procedures, administer topical medications, assist with procedures
• Demonstrate proactive, professional communication across and within the department to facilitate smooth workflow, and to ensure department is positively represented throughout the organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience: Certified Ophthalmic Assist
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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