Ophthalmic Technician II - Ophthalmology

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the clinical ophthalmology team. The role involves performing preliminary tests, explaining procedures to patients, and assisting with post-operative and intraocular injections.

Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning diagnostic equipment, stocking rooms, and training staff on tests. A strong infection control knowledge base and 1–3 years of health care experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Knowledge of infection control principles
• Ability to prioritize multiple patient care needs
• Knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic testing and exam room setup

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary ophthalmic examinations and explain testing procedures to patients
• Assist providers with post-op surgery patients and ocular injections
• Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
• Clean and sterilize equipment per infection control policies
• Stock exam rooms and work areas with supplies and manage expired items
• Educate clinical/technical staff on ophthalmic diagnostic tests
• Precept Ophthalmic Tech team members or externs as requested by leadership
• Provide back-up support for other departments as needed

Job description

Position Details

Status:Full-Time
Schedule:Monday–Friday
Hours:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends:None
Holidays:None

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match?

Responsible for ophthalmic, diagnostic procedures and ophthalmic/medical assistance in support of the clinical activities of the department. Performs preliminary ophthalmic examinations. Explains testing procedures to patients. Assists providers with post-op surgery patients. Maintains diagnostic equipment. Cleans all equipment in exam rooms consistent with current infection control policies. Will stock exam rooms and work areas, while checking for expired supplies. Expected to assist in minor OR procedures and ocular injections. Expected to provide back‑up support for other departments as needed. Educates clinical/technical staff regarding the performance of ophthalmic diagnostic tests. Will precept current Ophthalmic Tech team members or Ophthalmic Tech Externs as requested by leadership.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care needs.
• Requires knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Requires knowledge of exam room; chair‑side and/or laser assistance.
• Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Requires Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic testing which may include but not limited to OCT, HVF, GVF, Fundus Photography, Topography, Pachymetry, IOL Measurements corneal topography; specular microscopy; keratometry; dark adaptometry.