Visual Field Technician (Full Time) Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Miami, FL)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Field Technician performs optical characteristic determinations of spectacle lenses using a lensometer or autolensometer. They conduct various visual field test procedures on patients of all ages, including confrontation fields, Humphrey visual fields, virtual reality visual fields (VRVF), tangent screen visual fields, and Amsler grid tests. The role also involves the insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses, administration of eye drops, and auto refraction. The technician educates patients on testing procedures, monitors patient progress during diagnostic testing and consultations in other departments, and serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and other departments, ensuring patient-centric care. They adhere to University of Miami policies, standards, and values, complying with regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality. The position requires a professional appearance, adherence to best practices in patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control, and completion of mandatory training. Educational courses for ophthalmic personnel are attended when assigned. The role emphasizes high-quality work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness, meeting daily productivity goals. Equipment calibration and ensuring instrumentation is in proper working order are key responsibilities. Participation in assigned clinical research and maintaining required certifications are also part of the role. The technician organizes and stocks rooms, travels to satellite eye centers when necessary, and works evenings and weekends as needed. They perform organizational duties, make suggestions for practice improvements to physicians and/or Practice Managers, and handle medical emergencies competently and in adherence to hospital policy, prioritizing patient safety and well-being. This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be expanded as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
0-1 years of relevant work experience
Performs basic computer skills.
Works well with patients of all age groups.
Presents with a professional appearance.
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.
Analyzes, organizes, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Seeks instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.
Works independently and in a collaborative environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Certification and Licensing

Responsibilities

Determines the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the lensometer or autolensometer.
Performs confrontation fields, Humphrey visual fields, Virtual reality visual fields (VRVF), tangent screen visual fields, and Amsler grid tests on patients.
Performs insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses.
Administers eye drops.
Performs auto refraction.
Educates patients on testing procedures.
Monitors the progress and facilitates the testing of patients undergoing diagnostic testing and/or consultations in other areas/departments.
Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and other departments.
Provides patient-centric care.
Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, and values.
Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.
Presents a professional appearance.
Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.
Completes University of Miami mandatory in-services and online training.
Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
Meets daily productivity goals.
Ensures all equipment is calibrated, and instrumentation is in proper working order.
Participates in assigned clinical research and maintains required certifications.
Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.
Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs organizational duties as assigned.
Makes suggestions to Physicians and/or Practice Managers regarding possible improvements in the practice.
Handles medical emergencies in adherence to hospital policy in a timely and competent manner while putting the patient’s safety and well-being first.