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 (VFT) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The Visual Field Technician (VFT) is primarily responsible for assisting providers by gathering data and performing tests realting to the patient’s visual. This position maintains an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient and high quality eye care.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Determines the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the lensometer or auto lensometer.
• Performs the following test procedures on patients of all ages:
  • 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
  • Auto refraction

• Educates patients on testing procedures.
• Monitors the progress and facilitates the testing of patients undergoing diagnostic testing and/or consultations in other areas/departments.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and other departments.
• Provides patient-centric care.
• Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, and values.
• Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.
• Completes University of Miami mandatory in-services and online training.
• Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
• Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
• Meets daily productivity goals.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, and instrumentation is in proper working order.
• Participates in assigned clinical research and maintains required certifications.
• Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.

• Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
• Works evenings and weekends as needed.

• Performs organizational duties as assigned.
• Makes suggestions to Physicians and/or Practice Managers regarding possible improvements in the practice.
• Handless medical emergencies in adherence to hospital policy in a timely and competent manner while putting the patient’s safety and well-being first.

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 

Experience:

0-1 years of relevant work experience 

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes:

• Performs basic computer skills.
• Works well with patients of all age groups.
• Presents with a professional appearance.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Seeks instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.
• Works independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient 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 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