Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center Eye Institute has an outstanding opportunity for an OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN, ACUTE CARE RAPID TEAM.

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Day Shift.

This is a newly created departmental Ophthalmic Technician 2 position that will support our acute eye care program within the triage and acute care eye teams. Our Ophthalmic Technicians work in a fast‑paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment, and among a highly acclaimed team of industry specialists.

Assist and/or perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the ophthalmology, optometry, and acute eye care teams; complete appropriate intake of phone calls and electronic messages related to patients’ acute eye care concerns and use established guidelines, and/or Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist input, to direct patients to medically appropriate eye care in a timely and compassionate manner; work with the acute eye care medical team to develop and maintain a high‑quality acute eye care program for the UW Medicine Eye Institute Service that prioritizes responsiveness, timeliness, compassion, and above all: safety;

complete all ophthalmic imaging tests as ordered by the physicians such as Amsler tests, Stereo tests, Applanation tonometry, Togopen, Exophthalmometry, Visual Field–Goldman, Visual Field–Humphrey, Ishihara Color Vision Test, Keratometry, Lensometry, Ocular motility measurements, and Practical microbiology; perform complex clinical diagnostic eye imaging and procedures within scope of certification: patient intake activities; routine technical procedures; administer topical medications; assist with procedures;

demonstrate general laser precautions; dispense contact lenses; provide patient education; demonstrate age‑specific patient interaction; and triage patient telephone calls; demonstrate proactive, professional communication across and within department to facilitate smooth workflow, and to ensure department is positively represented throughout the organization.

Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience;
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Equivalent education/experience.

Pay Range Minimum: $58,200.00 annual;
Pay Range Maximum: $83,328.00 annual;
Other Compensation:
None.

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The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at  or dso.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Harborview’s Eye Institute is housed among the region's only Level I Trauma Center. Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis:
The Eye Institute, Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally‑and‑medically‑vulnerable populations.