Ophthalmic Technician (Certified) - Ophthalmology

Rady Children's Hospital

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29.61–$41.18 Per Hour
SKILLS
Collective Bargaining, Healthcare, IBM VisualAge, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Ophthalmology, Orthoptics, Patient Care
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY:

In accordance with established departmental standards, guidelines and protocols, assists the medical staff in examining and caring for children with eye problems. Performs skilled eye examinations which include, but are not limited to: • medical history • age appropriate visual acuity • lensometry • tonometry • orthoptics • instillation of eye drops.

Works with clinical staff to insure efficient clinical flow and excellent clinical environments. Responsible for daily patient care and flow of clinic activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent 1 Year of Experience Certified Ophthalmic Technician Strong interpersonal skills Displays consistent professionalism The ability to multi-task Knowledge of PC functionality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree 2 Years of Experience Previous experience, certification or training in this or similar position is strongly preferred

The current salary range for this position is $29.61 to $41.18. A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

About the Company

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Rady Children's Hospital

Our Mission
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.

Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.

Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1954
WEBSITE
http://www.rchsd.org/