Certified Ophthalmology Tech Job Listing at University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, VA (Job ID 3969488-2024-07-17)

Description

Performs a variety of diagnostic ophthalmic tests to assist Ophthalmology Department physicians, nurses and other technical support personnel to evaluate Eye Clinic patients.

• Performs ophthalmic tests
• Performs ophthalmic measurements
• Performs visual field testing
• Performs ocular motility clinic area and equipment
• Continues professional growth

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: 1 year relevant experience
Licensure: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Certification by JCAHPO (Joint Commission of Accredited Health Professionals in Ophthalmology) or Certified as Contact Lens Technician or Registered Optician with the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling: (distance: 50 feet), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 ? 100lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician?s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.