Ophthalmic Technician

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a full time Ophthalmic Technician - Specialty 2 in Miami, Florida.

The Ophthalmic Technician - Specialty 2 (H) independently performs a broad range of advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and specialty procedures. This role demonstrates applied expertise in specialty equipment, complex testing, and procedural workflows, contributing to efficient patient throughput and high-quality clinical outcomes. Specialty focus areas are defined by the department.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Independently performs advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests or specialty procedures appropriate to the assigned clinical area.

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to obtain accurate, reliable results using ophthalmic and specialty‑specific equipment.

• Supports complex patient care activities, including procedural preparation, intra‑procedure assistance, and post‑procedure processes as applicable.

• Provides patient education related to diagnostic testing, treatments, and follow‑up care.

• Reviews results for quality and completeness and communicates findings to providers per protocol.

• Performs routine equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization within scope.

• Works closely with providers and clinical teams to support efficient scheduling and patient flow.

• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.
 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
 

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 stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Clinical:

• Preforms all refractive evaluations including:

  • Documenting patients’ medical history

  • Test patients’ visual acuity

  • Depth perception

  • Color perception

  • Conduct a Retinoscopy Refraction, manifest and cycloplegic

  • Perform tonometry and slit lamp assessments

  • Measures intraocular pressure of eyes

  •  Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment

  • Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician i.e., PAM, Topography

  • Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate or medicate eyes

• Educate patient on refractive procedures

• Collaborates on refractive clinical flow with administrative team and providers

Surgical:

• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative instructions

• Conduct pre and post op vitals

• Preform specialized imaging tests for patients

• Prep patients for surgery while

• Order and maintain clinical supplies        

• Assist in all laser procedures, elective and medically necessary

• Activation and deactivation of all Lasers on J&J and Alcon platforms

• Identify proper key cards to be used with different procedures and documents use

• Identify and solve any problems by troubleshooting all laser equipment

• Perform fluency test and calibration assessment daily to assure surgical parameters and proper laser function

• Conduct sterilization of laser room, equipment and instruments

• Input all patient data into laser system and ensure proper

• Monitor gas supply and change tanks when necessary

• Order and Maintain OR supplies and medications 

• Document procedures in logbook

• Preps surgical charts and nomographs for Providers

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Johnson & Johnson or Alcon Certified;

Laser, Imagining, Scrub training;

Annual Laser safety training

Experience:

2 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of eye anatomy and physiology

• Knowledge of eye disease and systemic diseases that affect the eye

• Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment, proper care and usage

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written

• Knowledge of computers and excellent typing skills

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.

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