Ophthalmic Technician PRN

Direct Jobs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a capable ophthalmic assistant to perform basic and intermediate ophthalmic workups for new and returning patients, with occasional guidance. You will assist faculty, residents, and staff with daily clinical needs and support specialized testing in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean rooms, stocking supplies, and ensuring adherence to EOC guidelines while interacting with patients using AIDET techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Approximately 1 year of relevant ophthalmic experience preferred.
• Experience with basic and intermediate ophthalmic testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and intermediate ophthalmic workups with minimal supervision.
• Assists faculty, residents and technical staff with daily clinical needs.
• Interacts with patients using AIDET techniques.
• Maintains clean rooms, stocked equipment, and complies with EOC guidelines.

Skills

Patient Evaluation (FundamentalAwaren

Ophthalmic Disorders (Novice)

Ophthalmic Testing (Novice)

Ophthalmology (Novice)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Organization

VEI Campus

Job Summary

Performs ophthalmic work up for new and return patients with occasional guidance. Performs both basic and intermediate ophthalmic exam techniques including specialized testing. Provides general clinical support functions.

Key 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.

Technical Capabilities

• Patient Evaluation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting a simple patient evaluations. Capable of identifying the health risks and patient needs.
• Ophthalmic Disorders (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the knowledge/care of ophthalmic disorders in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Ophthalmic Testing (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ophthalmic testing in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Ophthalmology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate competency of ophthalmology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Core Accountabilities

• Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Position Qualifications

• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: 1 year
• Education: High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.