Visual Field Technician

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Visual Field Technician in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Visual Field Technician, is responsible for assisting the providers by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual field, and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, quality eye care. The incumbent will provide diagnostic ophthalmic test/assessment procedures to ensure quality care to the patients and support for the Physicians by providing medical treatment and medical care services.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience require

Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities

and work demands.

- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and

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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 ground breaking 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