Ophthalmic Technician - PRN

• PRN - you will work at least 1 day per week
• Our center is open from Monday-Friday 6am-4pm
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed
    
    

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.   

• →Assists in monitoring vital signs and transporting patients.
• →Maintains aseptic technique at all times.  Observes for any break in technique. 
• →Care properly for contaminated items.
• →Assists in stocking OR supplies.
• →Stocks and maintains adequate inventory of surgical supplies.
• →Checks equipment, such as sterilizer, refrigerator temperature, etc. each surgical day and documents on monthly log sheet.
• →Assists each area as requested.
• →Assists in pre-op assessment.
• →Discontinues Hep-Locks.
• →Assists in post-op instruction review with patient.
• →Acts under the direct supervision of the nurse.
• →Performs fingerstick blood sugar.
• →Documentation in medical record of results (i.e., BS, VS, etc.)
• →Assists physician during laser procedures.
• →Reports pertinent observation and reactions regarding patients to the nurses and/or physician.
• →Identifies patient and family teaching needs and initiates intervention to meet needs.
• →Maintains and promotes a positive, safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• →Assists with or initiates emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patient’s condition.
• →Monitors levels of inventory in accordance with desired quantities.
• →Attends departmental meetings and in-service education and shows responsibility for own professional practice and on-going education.
• →Participates in economical utilization of supplies and medication, and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  
  

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
  
  

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary. 

• Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.