Job Description:

This position performs preliminary examinations of patients with ocular complaints, diseases, and/or disorders by initiating and performing technical tests exclusively used in Ophthalmology. These caregivers provide information to and consults with ophthalmologists and optometrists who in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Scope

• Performs sub-specialty testing including Humphrey Visual Field, Optical CoherenceTomography, and Fundus photography.
• Performs complete ophthalmic history and examinations including visual acuity, color plate assessment, ptosis measurements, motility assessments, confrontation visual fields, cross cover alignment testing, pupillary function (size, shape and for afferent pupillary defects), eye pressure measurements, and dilation.
• Performs other various ophthalmic testing as needed, including but not limited to lensometry, refractometry, tonometry (by applanation and/or tonopen), retinoscopy, keratometry, and/or topography. Other imaging may include IOL Master, Pentacam, Lipiview, and A and B scans.
• Performs documentation, patient education, clinic flow, and other tasks such as checking blood pressure and vital signs, as delegated by the provider, and reports the results of the ophthalmic testing, history, and examination to the physician.
• Prepares patients for further neuro-ophthalmic examination by the attending physician.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant
• One (1) year of relevant experience required

Preferred

• Three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Location:

Rampart Clinic Neurology & Neuro-Ophthalmology

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$21.14 - $32.63

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.