Senior Clinical Technician (Part Time)

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia's Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a part-time Clinical Technician SR to support ophthalmologists and optometrists. Responsibilities include patient interviews, vitals, room preparation, and assisting during procedures.

The role also involves photographing ocular findings, monitoring patient gaze during imaging, and restocking supplies. Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience.
• Part-time position in ophthalmology support.
• Experience with patient data collection and exam preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary patient interviews and record health data for physician review.
• Prepare patient and exam rooms for procedures and assist physicians during exams.
• Restock supplies, check expiration dates, and maintain equipment and medications.
• Photograph eye phenomena for documentation and research as directed.
• Monitor patient gaze during imaging and assist with post-procedure tasks.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vitals measurement

Room setup

Assisting physicians

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Photography equipment

Job description

Hiring Department

Department of Ophthalmology

Job Description

Department desires to hire part-time technicians to provide support for ophthalmologists and/or optometrists. Duties may include the following:

• Conduct preliminary patient interviews and record relevant data such as chief complaint, health history, medications, and allergies for the physician's review. Measure vitals when necessary.
• Prepare patient and exam rooms for all procedures and provide assistance to physicians for procedures.
• Clean and restock exam rooms including restock of supplies, equipment and medications.
• Review expiration dates of supplies and medication and take appropriate action.
• Conduct a variety of eye examinations and testing as directed by physician.
• Photographs medical phenomena of eye to document diseases, surgeries, treatments, and congenital problems.
• Focuses specialized microscope and cameras to take two- three-dimensional photographs of external, anterior and posterior segments of eye.
• Monitors patients gaze through lens of microscope camera to make sure that patient complies with instructions to obtain desired results.
• May photograph eye to document research studies.
• Assist physicians as required and perform all other duties as assigned.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $19.25 - $30.00 hourly

Grade: GGS - 008

University Title: CLINICAL TECHNICIAN SR

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Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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