Ophthalmology Technologist (COMT) | Eye Center | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Acts as a resource for COT. Supervise and instruct ophthalmology residents and technologist students. The Ophthalmic Medical Technologist participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting by: performing ophthalmic examinations, such as visual acuity, tonometry and lensometry, and performing diagnostic, technical and specialized testing, such as assessing extraocular muscle function and differentiating and measuring of ocular misalignment, placing patients in rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures and providing patient/family support. Assures appropriate visit notes, test results prepared and are available for visit. Assisting and performing ophthalmic photography. Maintains clinic environment including supplies and equipment for specialized testing.

Requirements

• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist: Graduate from a CAAHEP (2 year) accredited Ophthalmic technologist Training Program and 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work.
• Completion of annual continuing education credits.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Person should display initiative, has the ability to be multitasking and be able to take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.
• NON-Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist: Graduate from a CAAHEP (2 year) accredited Ophthalmic technologist Training Program and 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work.
• Completion of annual continuing education credits.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Person should display initiative, has the ability to be multitasking and be able to take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist: Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist by the Joint commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Certificate in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• performing ophthalmic examinations, such as visual acuity, tonometry and lensometry
• performing diagnostic, technical and specialized testing, such as assessing extraocular muscle function and differentiating and measuring of ocular misalignment
• placing patients in rooms
• preparing patients for exams/procedures
• providing patient/family support
• Assures appropriate visit notes, test results prepared and are available for visit
• Assisting and performing ophthalmic photography
• Maintains clinic environment including supplies and equipment for specialized testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed