Pediatric Vision Electrophysiology Tech

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Owl Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Ocular Electrophysiology Technician to support pediatric diagnostic testing and provide high-quality eye care for children. The role is based at 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224, 3rd Floor, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. You will develop testing protocols, perform ERG/EOG/VEP tests, train staff, monitor equipment and maintain data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an Ocular Electrophysiology laboratory.
• 3 years' experience in ocular testing/imaging or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
• Ophthalmic technician experience preferred.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates testing protocols.
• Performs electrophysiology tests (ERG, EOG, VEP).
• Trains staff and residents on equipment and new technologies.
• Orders and maintains supplies for the laboratory.
• Prepares patients for testing and ensures data confidentiality.
• Coordinates testing with other departments and billing.
• Explains tests to parents/patients.
• Performs imaging (OCT, B-scan, etc.) as needed.
• Maintains equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Participates in clinical research projects.

Skills

Ocular electrophysiology

Patient interaction

HIPAA data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

UPMC's Owl Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Ocular Electrophysiology Technician to support pediatric diagnostic testing and provide high-quality eye care for children. The role is based at 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224, 3rd Floor, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. You will develop testing protocols, perform ERG/EOG/VEP tests, train staff, monitor equipment and maintain data confidentiality.