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University of Miami · 5 months ago

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

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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 providers by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual field and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, quality eye care.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Ophthalmic testing proceduresPatient educationMicrosoft OfficeAttention to detailCollaborationOrganizational skillsWork under pressure

Required

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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