Hospital Lab Technician III- Irvine GHEI Ophthalmology - FT Days

About Us

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

About the Role

Incumbent works as a specialist or lead within the clinic. Demonstrates the highest degree of proficiency in use of all equipment and performance of technical ophthalmic procedures. Performs preliminary examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions and screening color tests. Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography and axial length measurements. Triages patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills, intervening with physicians as appropriate. In conjunction with the Manager, coordinates front and back office operations and scheduling to maximize patient and office flow and assists in assessing training needs of staff. As appropriate, formulates patient plans of care and follow up. Works independently within the parameters of COT certification. Assists in the orientation of new technicians and assists with learning all job skills with diagnostic testing.

This position may be filled as an HLT II, HLT III or HLT IV and the classification is dependent upon certification held. The HLT II (008975) position requires previous experience in Ophthalmology; the HLT III (008974) requires previous experience and holds a current COA certification; the HLT IV (008973) also requires previous experience and holds a current COT certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary ophthalmic examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions, and screening color tests.
• Perform special tests based on physicians' orders, including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements.
• Triage patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills, intervening with physicians as appropriate.
• Coordinate front and back office operations and scheduling to maximize patient and office flow in conjunction with the Manager.
• Assist in assessing training needs of staff and orient new technicians.
• Formulate patient plans of care and follow-up as appropriate.
• Work independently within the parameters of COT certification.

Requirements

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques, and age-related acuity levels.
• Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status to identify each patient's age-specific needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current COA certification.
• Current BLS certification required by time of hire.
• Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work-ups for medical staff to diagnose problems.
• Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards.
• Surgical Technician certification.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese.
• Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures.

Benefits

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct disclosure requirement.
• Legal Right to Work in the United States.
• Vaccination Policies.
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Drug-Free Environment.
• Additional conditions may apply, such as California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, and Pre-Placement Health Evaluation, dependent upon business unit or job-specific requirements.