Ophthalmic Technician 2- Harborview Medical Center Eye Institute

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Harborview Medical Center - Eye Institute has an outstanding opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2, Acute Care Rapid Team . WORK SCHEDULE 40 hours per week Mondays– Fridays Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This is a newly created departmental Ophthalmic Technician 2 position that will support our acute eye care program within the triage and acute care eye teams. Our Ophthalmic Technicians work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment, and among a highly acclaimed team of industry specialists. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Harborview’s Eye Institute is housed among the region's only Level I Trauma Center. Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: The Eye Institute, Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. People are the most important asset in our pursuit of advancing our mission and achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our Eye Institute staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Equivalent education/experience

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the ophthalmology, optometry, and acute eye care teams
• Complete appropriate intake of phone calls and electronic messages related to patients’ acute eye care concerns and use established guidelines, and/or Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist input, to direct patients to medically appropriate eye care in a timely and compassionate manner
• Work with the acute eye care medical team to develop and maintain a high-quality acute eye care program for the UW Medicine Eye Institute Service that prioritizes responsiveness, timeliness, compassion, and above all: safety
• Complete all ophthalmic imaging tests as ordered by the physicians such as: Amsler tests; Stereo tests; Applanation tonometry; Togopen; Exophthalmometry; Visual Field–Goldman; Visual Field–Humphrey; Ishihara Color Vision Test; Keratometry; Lensometry; Ocular motility measurements; and Practical microbiology
• Perform complex clinical diagnostic eye imaging and procedures within scope of certification: patient intake activities; routine technical procedures; administer topical medications; assist with procedures; Demonstrates general laser precautions; dispenses contact lenses; provide patient education; demonstrate age-specific patient interaction; and triage patient telephone calls
• Demonstrate proactive, professional communication across and within department to facilitate smooth workflow, and to ensure department is positively represented throughout the organization

Benefits

• Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed