Ophthalmic Technician- IRL - 100%
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The Iowa River Landing Ophthalmology Clinic is seeking a 100% Ophthalmic Technician. Under general supervision, operates, maintains and repairs highly specialized, complex medical equipment for use in the performance of tests and studies related to the treatment of patients and the teaching of staff personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

Ophthalmic Technicians in Ophthalmology are responsible for performing an extensive number of routine and advanced technical procedures, as delegated by the physician, to collect medical data and assist in patient care. Responsible for day-to-day operations and interaction with patients to obtain medical histories and precise measurement and documentation of:

• Visual acuity
• Manual lensometry
• Confrontational visual fields
• Stereopsis
• Motility
• Pupillary function
• Color plates
• Applanation tonometry
• Humphrey visual field
• Topography
• Pachymetry
• Tear testing
• OCT
• IOL master
• LenStar
• Ocular testing

University of Iowa Health Care WECARE Values:

• Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize regular communication, and seek transparency whenever possible.
• Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
• Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
• Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all we do, and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
• Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

University of Iowa Health Care-Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Hospitals and Clinics in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care-Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 40 hours accomplished Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with an occasional late rotation; additional hours as assigned.

Location: Iowa River Landing

Merit Pay Scale: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, click here.

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Three (3) years of health care experience involving direct patient care including some use and maintenance of specialized medical equipment with at least one (1) year of the prior experience at the level of a Clinical Technician II or equivalent, or a combination of related education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Ophthalmic setting.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must complete the application entirely to show that they clearly meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Submitting a Resume and marking it as a "Relevant File" under the submissions is desired.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If applicable, internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

The department intends to hire from either Ophthalmic Technician, requisition 24002425, or Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist I, requisition 23004420, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered, or both.

For additional questions, please contact Molly Hefflefinger @ molly-hefflefinger@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Ophthalmic Technician
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 9

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Molly Hefflefinger
• Contact Email: molly-hefflefinger@uiowa.edu

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