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Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Plant

University of Miami, Plantation, Florida, United States

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist in Plantation, Florida. The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 will maintain competency in obtaining/recording the following items in the electronic medical record and perform ocular testing using specialty-specific imaging devices.

Reason for visit

Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care

Chief complaint

Pachymetry

History of present illness

Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses

Basic review of systems

Color vision test

Review systemic and ocular medications

Stereopsis test

Record allergies

Sensorimotor exam

Pharmacy information

Automated & manual perimetry

Family, social, medical, and ocular history

Color fundus photography

Visual acuity

Fluorescein angiography

Lensometry

ICG (Indocyanine Green) angiography

Manual refraction

Optical coherence tomography

Confrontational fields

Slit lamp photography

Humphrey visual fields

External photography

Amsler Grid visual fields

Ocular motility photography

Tangent screen visual fields

Automated Keratometry

Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields

A-scan biometry and IOL Master

Basic ocular motility

Contact/immersion A-Scan

Pupillary evaluation

High-resolution B-scan and standardized A-scan

Ocular surface assessment

Supervised globe and orbital exams

IVI Prep

Eye drop administration

Provides support to providers, including documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.

Provides patient-centric care.

Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.

Compliance with regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Follow best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.

Attend educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.

Demonstrate high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.

Meet daily productivity goals.

Ensure all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is properly working.

Participate in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.

Organize and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.

Travel to satellite eye centers when necessary.

Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS Education High School diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications and Licensing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Retinal Angiography (CRA) or OCT-Certified (OCT-C)

Experience Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

Works effectively with patients of all age groups.

Presents a professional appearance.

Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.

Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes tasks while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Completes assignments accurately with attention to detail.

Makes independent, informed decisions regarding time management.

Seeks instruction in areas requiring additional knowledge.

Works independently and in a collaborative environment.

Demonstrates competency in all ophthalmic subspecialty patient workups.

Displays competent knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.

Identifies imaging instruments and modalities based on diagnosis.

Knowledgeable in computer software for all imaging modalities.

Demonstrates core knowledge of standardized imaging protocols based on diagnosis.

Displays competent understanding of standardized probe positioning and scan labeling.

Demonstrates competence and understanding of appropriate selection of ultrasound probes.

Performs standardized ultrasound protocols.

Displays competent knowledge of refractometry.

Maintains OPS and JCHAPO certifications.

Uploads all imaging modalities and ultrasound scans to the PACS platform.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status Full time

Employee Type Staff

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