Ophthalmic Technician
MD Anderson
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Summary
Conducts various tests and assists with all aspects of diagnostic evaluation of ophthalmic patients.
Job Function
Impacts the care received by ophthalmic patients.
Records the ophthalmic history of the patient. Performs the preliminary assessment and recording of visual acuity, color vision testing, schirmer testing, visual field exams, ocular motility, pupil assessment and refraction. Provides ophthalmic surgical assistance in the clinic procedure room. Performs Humphrey visual testing and various types of eye photography to include fluorescein angiography. Assumes responsibility for the maintenance and care of the equipment and surgical instruments. Ensures adequate levels of supplies. Serves as a mentor/instructor to ophthalmic assistants in patient care and proper use of equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience
Required: Five years related experience.
License/Certification
All of the following: Upon Hire: Certified as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 172431 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No
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Summary
Conducts various tests and assists with all aspects of diagnostic evaluation of ophthalmic patients.
Job Function
Impacts the care received by ophthalmic patients.
Records the ophthalmic history of the patient. Performs the preliminary assessment and recording of visual acuity, color vision testing, schirmer testing, visual field exams, ocular motility, pupil assessment and refraction. Provides ophthalmic surgical assistance in the clinic procedure room. Performs Humphrey visual testing and various types of eye photography to include fluorescein angiography. Assumes responsibility for the maintenance and care of the equipment and surgical instruments. Ensures adequate levels of supplies. Serves as a mentor/instructor to ophthalmic assistants in patient care and proper use of equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience
Required: Five years related experience.
License/Certification
All of the following: Upon Hire: Certified as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 172431 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite Apply
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