Ophthalmic Technician - Harborview Eye Institute

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Eye Institute is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Technician 2 to support ophthalmology, optometry, and acute eye care teams. The role is based on-site at UW Medicine’s Eye Institute in the Ninth & Jefferson Building in Seattle, with a weekday day-shift schedule. The Eye Institute provides medical and surgical care for common and complex eye conditions, performs refractive and oculofacial plastic surgery procedures, and operates a full-service optical shop. The technician assists with complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures, performs ophthalmic imaging and other procedures within the scope of certification, supports patient intake and routine technical procedures, administers topical medications, and assists with procedures. The role also requires professional communication to support department workflow and representation across the organization.

Requirements

Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or equivalent education/experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as licensure, certification, and/or registration, apply.

Responsibilities

Assist with and/or perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the optometry, ophthalmology, and acute eye care team.
Complete ophthalmic imaging tests ordered by physicians, including Amler tests, Stero-tests, applanation tonometry, Togopen visual field, and Goldman testing.
Perform complex clinical diagnostic eye imaging and procedures within the scope of certification.
Conduct patient intake activities and routine technical procedures.
Administer topical medications and assist with procedures.
Communicate proactively and professionally across and within the department to facilitate smooth workflow and positively represent the department.