What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Technician position at Akron Children's?
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
8-4:30pm, Shift May Vary
Onsite
Travel Required
Summary
The Ophthalmology Technician supports clinical and research functions of department by preparing/performing assigned eye procedures on pediatric and adult patients under supervision of physician.
Responsibilities
Technical Expertise
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
40 Hours/Week
8-4:30pm, Shift May Vary
Onsite
Travel Required
Summary
The Ophthalmology Technician supports clinical and research functions of department by preparing/performing assigned eye procedures on pediatric and adult patients under supervision of physician.
Responsibilities
- Prepares equipment and patients for ophthalmic testing procedures.
- Assists physicians with performing various ophthalmic testing procedures.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
- Other duties as required.
Technical Expertise
- Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
- Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
- Experience in ophthalmology is preferred.
- Experience in pediatrics is preferred.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of an approved Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant program preferred.
- Certification: Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology certification or certification-eligible is preferred.
- Years of relevant experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, providing direct patient care is required. Vision center or ophthalmic experience is preferred.
- Years of experience supervising: None
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite