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

University of Miami•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Visual Field Technician with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. The Visual Field Technician, is responsible for assisting the providers by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual field, and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, quality eye care. The incumbent will provide diagnostic ophthalmic test/assessment procedures to ensure quality care to the patients and support for the Physicians by providing medical treatment and medical care services.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
Ability to operate computer terminals, retrieving and inputting information.

Responsibilities

Determines the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the lensometer or auto lensometer.
Performs test procedures on patients of all ages, including but not limited to confrontation fields, Humphrey visual fields, virtual reality visual fields (VRVF), tangent screen visual fields, Amsler grid, insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses, administration of eye drops, and auto refraction.
Educate patients on testing procedures.
Monitor the progress and facilitates the testing of patients undergoing diagnostic testing and/or consultations in other areas/departments.
Serves as a liaison between physicians and patients, as well as within other departments.
Attend educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
Perform organizational duties as designated.
Ensure all 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.
Makes suggestions to Physicians and/or Practice Managers regarding possible improvements in the practice.
Handles medical emergencies, adhering to hospital policy, in a timely and competent manner, always putting the patient’s safety and well-being first .
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.