Ophthalmology Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Requirements
- Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is required within one year from date of hire as a condition of employment.
- Certified in BLS is required; or must become certified within 6 months of date of hire.
- Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLSS) certification every two years.
- Must have thorough knowledge of the specialized and technical field of Ophthalmology.
- A minimum of one year work experience in Ophthalmology is required with knowledge of Ophthalmic terminology a must.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as COT or COMT is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient for ophthalmological examination, taking pertinent ocular and medical history.
- Performs various ophthalmic duties including but not inclusive to visual acuity, color vision, manual lensometry, pupil testing, axial length, estimation of anterior chamber angle, tonometry, auto refraction, ocular ultrasonography, and ophthalmic photography, visual fields, automated keratometry, corneal topography and external photography.
- Performs other duties required to assist in and insure delivery of complete ophthalmic care in taking care of patients, including the instillation of diagnostic ophthalmic drops and ointments per standing MD orders.
- Reviews with the patient use of ocular dressings, shields, ocular medications, laser treatment and minor surgical procedures.
- Ensures that equipment is in proper working order for patient safety and notifies appropriate personnel when a problem is identified.
Benefits
- Signing bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
