Supervisor - Ophthalmology Techs

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The supervisor is responsible for work direction, education, orientation, and operational problem solving within the unit on a day-to-day basis for Eye Technicians working in the clinic and hospitals. The supervisor is also responsible for problem solving technical, scheduling, and equipment issues for the Department of Ophthalmology. Supervisor is responsible for identifying and initiating improvements in unit matters to facilitate daily operations. The Supervisor schedules work assignments, is responsible for timekeeping activities, completes annual performance appraisals, and oversees orientation, training, and integration of technical personnel to ensure effective and efficient technical assistance to the Ophthalmic Practice. The Supervisor initiates, coordinates, and participates in the interview and selection of prospective employees. The supervisor is also responsible for obtaining and maintaining ophthalmic instrument/equipment and related supplies.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Strong communication and human relation skills.
• Successful completion of a JRCOMP approved program for Ophthalmic Assistance.
• JCAHPO certification as a COA/COT/COMT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Thorough understanding of current ophthalmology techniques, standards of practice, technology, and equipment.
• Demonstrated management/leadership skills.
• Demonstrated communication, problem solving, and organizational ability.
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Certified as a COA, COT, or COMT level.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction, education, and orientation to Eye Technicians.
• Perform operational problem solving within the unit.
• Solve technical, scheduling, and equipment issues for the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Identify and initiate improvements in unit matters to facilitate daily operations.
• Schedule work assignments and manage timekeeping activities.
• Complete annual performance appraisals.
• Oversee orientation, training, and integration of technical personnel.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in the interview and selection of prospective employees.
• Obtain and maintain ophthalmic instrument/equipment and related supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED