Ophthalmic Tech 3

p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ubJob Location (Full Address):/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"/p601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ubOpening:/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Worker Subtype:/pRegularp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Time Type:/pTime as Reported / Per Diemp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Scheduled Weekly Hours:/pp style="text-align:left"As Scheduled/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Department:/p910133 Ophthalmologyp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Work Shift:/pUR - Day (United States of America)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Range:/pUR URCC 204 Hp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Compensation Range:/p$19.08 - $25.77p style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"iThe referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job#39;s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations./i/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ubResponsibilities:/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pGENERAL PURPOSEbrPerforms complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques. Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field. Also provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging. When working with a physician, spends most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians.p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/b/pulliGathers necessary information for physician, initial patient screening work up and assessment and performs certain diagnostic testing required to properly care for the patient in accordance with any eye related problems and the sub-specialty./liliObtains, performs or checks for ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure./liliPerforms diagnostic testing, including basic color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates, automated visual field testing, Humphrey Visual Field, corneal topographies for corneal measurements associated with contact lens fittings, corneal disease or surgical management on the orb scan./liliUses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness./liliPossesses basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contacts lenses or teach a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care./liliPerforms specialized visual acuity testing, including potential acuity meter (PAM), laser interferometry (LI) and brightness acuity tester (BAT)./liliPerforms clinical-clerical office duties, including scheduling, request forms, printing up results, ordering contact lenses, and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the department./liliStocks rooms according to practice needs/li/ulpOther duties as assigned.br /br /bMINIMUM EDUCATION amp; EXPERIENCE/b/pulliHigh School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required/liliOr equivalent combination of education and experience/li/ulpbr /bKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/b/pulliOcular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs preferred/liliUnderstands ocular injuries and urgent care preferred/liliPossesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations preferred/liliIdentifies the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications preferred/li/ulpbr /bLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS/b/pulliCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire preferred and/liliCertification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire preferred/li/ulp/ppThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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