Ophthalmic Technician - Full time

Children's Hospital and Health System•Milwaukee, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The person in this role administers & performs diagnostic tests, and provides instruction to patients with correctable vision focusing defects, under the medical direction of a licensed ophthalmologist. Hours: Full time (7:30 am - 4:30 pm) Schedule: Monday-Friday No weekends or holidays! Location: Milwaukee main campus, New Berlin and/or Mequon

Requirements

Knowledge of basic eye anatomy and physiology as well as Ophthalmic tests and procedures as would be acquired through completion of a two-year ophthalmic technician program. Equivalent Ophthalmic experience accepted.
Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart/American Red Cross/National Safety Council is required.

Responsibilities

Administers standard ophthalmic tests per physician's order and according to established procedures and standards.
Performs diagnostic tests including vision field tests.
Performs retinoscopy.
Provides the evaluation of patients with eye muscle problems utilizing prisms.
Contact lens fitting and dispensing.
Explains procedures to patient and/or family and directs patient during treatment and therapy.
Instructs patient and/or family in appropriate home care treatment.
Prepares reports and completes charting as required and confers regularly with the physician relative to patient's progress.
Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work collaboratively with coworkers, physicians, children, and their families.
The ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.