OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN -ACUTE CARE (100% FTE, DAYS)

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN -ACUTE CARE (100% FTE, DAYS)

UW Medicine’s Eye Institute at Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN 2, ACUTE CARE TEAM

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Monday Friday
• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This is a newly created departmental Ophthalmic Technician 2 position that will support our acute eye care program within the triage and acute care eye teams.
• Our Ophthalmic Technicians work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment, and among a highly acclaimed team of industry specialists.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Harborview’s Eye Institute is housed among the region's only Level I Trauma Center. Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis : The Eye Institute, Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS / STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations.

People are the most important asset in our pursuit of advancing our mission and achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.

Our Eye Institute staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and / or perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the ophthalmology, optometry, and acute eye care teams
• Participate in clinic and selected divisional activities to promote improved patient care delivery, problem-solving, communication and professional development for self and others
• Complete appropriate intake of phone calls and electronic messages related to patients’ acute eye care concerns and use established guidelines, and / or Ophthalmologist and / or Optometrist input, to direct patients to medically appropriate eye care in a timely and compassionate manner
• Work with the acute eye care medical team to develop and maintain a high-quality acute eye care program for the UW Medicine Eye Institute Service that prioritizes responsiveness, timeliness, compassion, and above all : safety
• Complete all ophthalmic imaging tests as ordered by the physicians such as : Amsler tests; Stereo tests; Applanation tonometry;
• Togopen; Exophthalmometry; Visual Field Goldman; Visual Field Humphrey; Ishihara Color Vision Test; Keratometry; Lensometry;

Ocular motility measurements; and Practical microbiology

• Perform complex clinical diagnostic eye imaging and procedures within scope of certification : patient intake activities;
• routine technical procedures; administer topical medications; assist with procedures; Demonstrates general laser precautions;

dispenses contact lenses; provide patient education; demonstrate age-specific patient interaction; and triage patient telephone calls

Demonstrate proactive, professional communication across and within department to facilitate smooth workflow, and to ensure department is positively represented throughout the organization

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Equivalent education / experience

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

Across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes : Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

REQUIREMENTS : L- MR MED ASST REGISTRATION- WA STATE

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.