Visual Field Technician Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Palm Beach Gardens, FL

University of Miami•Palm Beach, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is hiring a Visual Field Technician in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The technician assists providers by gathering patient data and performing visual testing, while maintaining an environment that supports efficient, high-quality eye care. The role includes performing tests on patients of all ages, educating patients about testing procedures, coordinating diagnostic testing and consultations, maintaining equipment and clinical rooms, and supporting patient safety and confidentiality. The position may involve travel to satellite eye centers and evening and weekend work as needed. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 years of relevant work experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work well with patients of all age groups.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Willingness to seek instruction in areas requiring additional knowledge.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Determine the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses using a lensometer or auto lensometer.
Perform confrontation fields, Humphrey visual fields, virtual reality visual fields, tangent screen visual fields, Amsler grid testing, contact lens insertion and removal, eye-drop administration, and auto refraction.
Educate patients about testing procedures.
Monitor patient progress and facilitate testing for patients undergoing diagnostic testing or consultations in other areas or departments.
Serve as a liaison between physicians, patients, and other departments.
Provide patient-centric care and comply with University of Miami policies, standards, values, regulations, and patient confidentiality requirements.
Follow patient-safety, hand-hygiene, and infection-control best practices, and handle medical emergencies according to hospital policy.
Complete required University of Miami in-services and online training, and attend assigned educational courses for ophthalmic personnel.
Maintain high-quality work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness, and meet daily productivity goals.
Ensure equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order.
Participate in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.
Organize and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.
Travel to satellite eye centers when necessary.
Perform organizational duties as assigned and suggest possible practice improvements to physicians or practice managers.
Present a professional appearance.