Ophthalmic Technician - Full-Time, Days
About The Position
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Ophthalmic Technician with our Ophthalmology clinic in Hyde Park . The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science provides medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases. The department members' interests include cataract surgery with lens implantation, transplantation including corneal diseases plus refractive surgery, vitreo -retinal surgery, and medical diseases of the retina including special treatment of diabetic retinopathy and age-related retinal degenerations, eye plastic surgery, strabismus surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology. At UChicago Medicine , we offer comprehensive eye care services, including screenings and treatments for common eye conditions like cataracts and glaucoma, as well as glasses prescriptions. Our expert Ophthalmology and Visual Science team is dedicated to providing advanced medical and surgical solutions for a wide range of ocular disorders affecting patients of all ages, from infants to adults. In this role, under the direction of the Eye Center manager, the Ophthalmic Technician assists the attending physicians in the exam and care of the Eye Center patients.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
- Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians
- Applicant should possess one year of satisfactory, work experience under ophthalmological supervision
- Considerable skills in communicating verbally, in handling public contact with discretion, tact and courtesy, and in determining priorities, organizing work, working independently and in making decisions
- CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Must be certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Take patient medical, past medical, family, and medication histories.
- Record patient ocular history
- Measure and record visual acuities and intraocular pressures
- Evaluate the pupil, estimate the anterior chamber depth, and examine the eyes for afferent papillary defect
- Administer eye drops, dressings, and shields
- Assist physician in surgical procedure s
- Instruct the patient on post-operative care and documents accordingly.
- Exhibit basic knowledge and understanding of ocular motility, visual fields,and ocular pharmacology.
- Perform color vision, lensometry, exophthalmetry , Amsler Grid, and Schirmer testing.
- Imaging using some of the following equipment Humphery Visual Field, Zeiss OCT and Lenstar
- Maintain instruments, equipment, and a clean/sterile environment
- Maintain supply inventory and orders accordingly
- Prepare clinic for routine readiness review
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to ascertain whether a situation is urgent, emergent or routine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
