Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for their Ophthalmology clinic in DCAM - Hyde Park. This is a 100% onsite opportunity, requiring the candidate to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for eye diseases, including cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, vitreo-retinal surgery, and medical diseases of the retina such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related retinal degenerations, eye plastic surgery, strabismus surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology. UChicago Medicine offers extensive eye care services, from screenings and treatments for common conditions like cataracts and glaucoma to glasses prescriptions. The expert Ophthalmology and Visual Science team delivers advanced medical and surgical solutions for ocular disorders across all age groups. The Ophthalmic Technician, under the direction of the Eye Center manager, will assist attending and resident physicians in the examination and care of Eye Center patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians.
One year of satisfactory, work experience under ophthalmological supervision.
Certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
CPR certification.
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.
Ability to ascertain whether a situation is urgent, emergent or routine.

Responsibilities

Takes patient medical, past medical, family and medication histories.
Records patient ocular history.
Measures and records visual acuities and intraocular pressures.
Evaluates the pupil, estimates the anterior chamber depth and examines the eyes for afferent papillary defect.
Administers eye drops, dressings and shields.
Assists physician in surgical procedures.
Instructs the patient on post-operative care and documents accordingly.
Exhibits basic knowledge and understanding of ocular motility, visual fields, contact lenses (basic principles and fitting procedures), and ocular pharmacology.
Performs color vision, lensometry, exophthalmetry, Amsler Grid and Schirmer testing.
Maintains instruments, equipment and a clean and/or sterile environment.
Maintains supply inventory and orders accordingly.
Prepares clinic for routine readiness review.
Performs other duties assigned.