Ophthalmic Tech - Registry, Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Ophthalmic Technician with our Ophthalmology clinic in Hyde Park. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science provides medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases. The department members' interests include cataract surgery with lens implantation, transplantation including corneal diseases plus refractive surgery, vitreo-retinal surgery, and medical diseases of the retina including special treatment of diabetic retinopathy and age-related retinal degenerations, eye plastic surgery, strabismus surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology. 

At UChicago Medicine, we offer comprehensive eye care services, including screenings and treatments for common eye conditions like cataracts and glaucoma, as well as glasses prescriptions. Our expert Ophthalmology and Visual Science team is dedicated to providing advanced medical and surgical solutions for a wide range of ocular disorders affecting patients of all ages, from infants to adults.

In this role, under the direction of the Eye Center manager, the Ophthalmic Technician assists the attending physicians in the exam and care of the Eye Center patients. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Under the direction and order of the physician:
• Takes patient medical, past medical, family and medication histories. Records patient ocular history. 
• Measures and records visual acuities and intraocular pressures.
• Evaluates the pupil, estimates the anterior chamber depth and examines the eyes for afferent papillary defect.
• Administers eye drops, dressings and shields.
• Assists physician in surgical procedures.
• Instructs the patient on post operative care and documents accordingly.
• Exhibits basic knowledge and understanding of ocular motility, visual fields, contact lenses (basic principles and fitting procedures), and ocular pharmacology. Performs color vision, lensometry, exophthalmetry, Amsler Grid and Schirmer testing. 
• Maintains instruments, equipment and a clean and/or sterile environment.
• Maintains supply inventory and orders accordingly.
• Prepares clinic for routine readiness review.
• Performs other duties assigned.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency 
• Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians  
• Applicant should possess one year of satisfactory, work experience under ophthalmological supervision 
• Must be certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent. 
• Considerable skills in communicating verbally, in handling public contact with discretion, tact and courtesy, and in determining priorities, organizing work, working independently and in making decisions 
• Ability to ascertain whether a situation is urgent, emergent or routine. 
• CPR certification

Position Details: 

• Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.4 FTE) 
• Shift: Evening – 6:45 am - 11 am
• Work Location: Onsite - DCAM
• Unit/Department: Ophthalmology    
• CBA Code: Non-Union 

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 16 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the day shift, between the hours of 6:45 am - 11 am and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the DCAM Clinic. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Mondays - Friday, but we anticipate that you will not be scheduled to work on weekends.

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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