Senior Ophthalmic Equipment Technician (Per Diem)

Drexel University; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University’s Salus Campus in Elkins Park seeks a Senior Technical Services Specialist (per diem) to provide technical and administrative support to the Ophthalmic Repair Department and the Department of Technology Services. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing ophthalmic equipment and assisting with demonstrations and sales of student equipment.

This role trains new staff, mentors technicians, and coordinates inventory, parts, and vendor communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Vocational or Technical School in or High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in design, engineering, and fabrication of optical and related equipment and instruments.
• Supervisory experience and ability.
• Experience negotiating the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Experience in inventory control.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to represent the college professionally.
• Ability to lift and move large pieces of equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Optometric equipment.
• Track student equipment orders and coordinate with vendors for pricing, receiving, and distribution.
• Work with the Senior EHR Analyst and Finance to track orders, sales, and sales tax.
• Mentor repair technicians and assist in ordering parts and materials.
• Design, engineer, and fabricate optical equipment, instruments, aids, and accessories.
• Coordinate the loaner instrument program and assist in sale/disposal of obsolete equipment.
• Collaborate with faculty to confirm required equipment.
• Order equipment for students in the OD & PA programs.
• Coordinate distribution and respond to inquiries.
• Manage warranties; contact manufacturers and process returns.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Design engineering fabrication

Basic computer troubleshooting

Vendor negotiations

OSHA familiarity

Professional representation

Heavy equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Optical equipment tooling

Job description

Drexel University’s Salus Campus in Elkins Park seeks a Senior Technical Services Specialist (per diem) to provide technical and administrative support to the Ophthalmic Repair Department and the Department of Technology Services. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing ophthalmic equipment and assisting with demonstrations and sales of student equipment.

This role trains new staff, mentors technicians, and coordinates inventory, parts, and vendor communications.