Ophthalmic Tech I

Description:

Expected Starting Salary Range: 21.21 - 25.86/hr

Part-time - 20 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday hours range between 7:15am-5pm, rotating Saturdays are required

Location: Employee will be required to work some shifts at any of the following 7 locations (Main Campus, Crestview KY, Anderson, Mason, Kenwood, Green Twp, Liberty Twp)

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation- US News and World Report 2023
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits
• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Responsible for care of the eye and correction of visual disorders.

SCOPE: To independently provide clinician and clinic support for the Ophthalmology department.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Measurement

Provides direct patient care by helping the clinician with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures by performing job specific standards including patient intake, measurement of strabismus, extraocular rotation exam, sensory testing, pupil assessment, visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, color vision testing, and visual field testing.

Technical Support

Provides clinical support with set up and maintain examining room, equipment and supplies, escort patients to examining rooms, complete school and other miscellaneous forms

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No directly related experience

Preferred:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Previous ophthalmology related experience
• Ophthalmology imaging/photography experience

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).