Ophthalmic Technician

** Job Description
**** UW Medicine’s Eye Institute-Montlake Location- 3rd Floor
** has an outstanding opportunity for a
** Full-time Days, Ophthalmic Technician.
**** WORK SCHEDULE
*** 40 hours per week (100% FTE)
* Mondays– Fridays
* Day Shift
** POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
** Our Ophthalmic Technicians work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment, and among a highly acclaimed team of industry specialists.

** DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
** 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.
People are the most important asset in our pursuit of advancing our mission and achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our Eye Institute staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

** PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
*** 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;
Demonstrates general laser precautions; dispenses 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
** REQUIREMENTS
* ** Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience;
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
* OR* Equivalent education/experience
** ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
** Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.
** ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
** All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:
Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
**** Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
**** Pay Range Minimum:**$58,200.00 annual
** Pay Range Maximum:**$83,328.00 annual
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