Ophthalmic Technician PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician PRN to join their team at VEI Campus Peds in Nashville, Tennessee. VUMC is a leading institution focused on patient care, education, and research, committed to an environment where everyone can thrive. The Ophthalmic Technician will perform ophthalmic workups for new and returning patients, conduct basic and intermediate ophthalmic exam techniques, and perform specialized testing with occasional guidance. This role also involves providing general clinical support functions and maintaining a clean and stocked working environment.

Requirements

Patient Evaluation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting a simple patient evaluations. Capable of identifying the health risks and patient needs.
Ophthalmic Disorders (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the knowledge/care of ophthalmic disorders in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Ophthalmic Testing (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ophthalmic testing in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Ophthalmology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate competency of ophthalmology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
1 year relevant work experience
High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Provides basic and intermediate ophthalmic workup and specialized testing with minimal supervision.
Assists faculty, residents and technical staff with daily clinical needs as directed.
Interacts with the patient in a professional manner using AIDET techniques.
Maintains clean working environment, stocked rooms, equipment, and EOC guidelines.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.