Ophthalmic Technician – Rapid City, SD

Austin Community College; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician in Rapid City, SD. In this role, you will perform preliminary screening exams, assist with ophthalmic testing, and support minor surgical procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in ophthalmic pharmacology and be able to perform advanced testing. We offer various benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ophthalmic technician program or equivalent experience.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician required.
• Ability to perform advanced ophthalmic testing and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations and tests.
• Facilitate diagnosis and treatment by the provider.
• Support clinic-based minor surgical ophthalmic procedures.

Skills

Ophthalmic pharmacology

Refractometry

General patient care

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Graduation from accredited ophthalmic technician program

Job description

Facility: Black Hills Surg Hosp
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.50

Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Why you will love this role:

• Patient Focused Care
• Supportive work environment
• Wage based on experience

Job Summary

Perform preliminary screening examinations and tests to facilitate diagnosis and treatment by the provider. Posses and perform skills in ophthalmic testing as part of medical/surgical evaluation by physician. Support of clinic based, injection and minor surgical ophthalmic procedures.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited ophthalmic technician program or equivalent experience and be a Certified Ophthalmic Technician. Extensive knowledge in ophthalmic pharmacology, refractometry, and general patient care required. Must demonstrate the ability to perform advanced ophthalmic testing and procedures at a skilled level in accordance with COT certification. Basic Life Support Certification required.

Must maintain necessary JCAHPO requirements for Certified Ophthalmic Technician re-certification.

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.