Ophthalmic Technician: Clinical Eye Care Support

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an ophthalmic support professional to perform basic and intermediate workups and specialized tests for new and returning patients. You will work with faculty and residents to address daily clinical needs and maintain patient-facing professionalism using AIDET.

The role emphasizes accurate testing, image acquisition, room preparation, and adherence to safety and quality guidelines within a busy ophthalmology clinic.

Qualifications

• Provides basic and intermediate ophthalmic workup and specialized testing.
• Assists faculty, residents and technical staff with daily clinical needs as directed.
• Interacts with the patient in a professional manner using AIDET techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and intermediate ophthalmic workup and specialized testing with minimal supervision.
• Assists faculty, residents and technical staff with daily clinical needs as directed.
• Interacts with the patient in a professional manner using AIDET techniques.
• Maintains clean working environment, stocked rooms, equipment, and EOC guidelines.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic Testing

Ophthalmic Disorders

Ophthalmology

Patient Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an ophthalmic support professional to perform basic and intermediate workups and specialized tests for new and returning patients. You will work with faculty and residents to address daily clinical needs and maintain patient-facing professionalism using AIDET.

The role emphasizes accurate testing, image acquisition, room preparation, and adherence to safety and quality guidelines within a busy ophthalmology clinic.