Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

Inova Health System; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid time off and flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Health System in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:15 am to 4:45 pm. The technician will conduct evaluations, maintain clinic equipment, and handle comprehensive patient histories.

Candidates should have at least two years of experience or relevant education in a healthcare-related field. Preferred qualifications include certification and prior pediatric experience. Inova offers competitive benefits including health coverage and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or relevant clinical experience.
• Ophthalmic Technician certification preferred.
• Experience working with pediatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts motility evaluations and refractometry.
• Performs fundus photography and monitors regulatory compliance.
• Maintains and calibrates clinic equipment, and documents patient history.
• Acts as the Liaison with Inova Health System's Surgery Center.

Education

High School or GED equivalent

2 years as an Ophthalmic Technician, or 2 years relevant clinical experience, or an Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Job description

Inova Children's Ophthalmology - Ryan Park is looking for a dedicated Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician to join the Team. This role will be full-time working day-shift Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 4:45pm located in Ashburn, VA.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities

• Conducts motility evaluations, refractometry, evaluation of pupils and pupillary dilation as well as intraocular pressure measurements.
• Performs fundus photography and fluorescein angiography. Monitors and maintains regulatory compliance for the Eye Clinic.
• Conducts routine cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and minor adjustments/repairs on all clinic equipment. Notifies the appropriate department for additional maintenance. Performs the surgical scheduling process for all Eye Clinic patients.
• Obtains and documents comprehensive medical and ophthalmic patient history.
• Maintains the correct inventory and sterility of all medications, supplies, and equipment in the Eye Clinic. Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients, and families.
• Acts as the Liaison with Inova Health System's Surgery Center regarding clinical issues associated with surgical procedures.
• Performs various testing (e.g. visual field tests, acuity testing, color vision testing, potential acuity meter testing, biometric A-scans, external and slit lamp examinations, and pachymetry testing).
• Demonstrates quality leadership by recognizing trends in patient populations while exploring alternatives to care and making revisions to standards of practice.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED equivalent
• Experience: 2 years as an Ophthalmic Technician, or 2 years relevant clinical experience, or an Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ophthalmic Technician certification preferred.
• Previous experience working as an Ophthalmic Technician preferred.
• Previous experience working with the pediatric population preferred.