Hospital Lab Technician IV - Irvine GHEI Ophthalmology - FT Days

About the Organization

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

The incumbent operates cameras and performs multiple ophthalmic imaging procedures designed to assist physicians in documenting, tracking, and treating all forms of eye disease. Assists with specialized patient testing, including but not limited to:

• OCT Cirrus/Spectralis
• IOL Measurements via applination/Lenstar/IOL Master
• Corneal topography with Pentacam/Wavescan/Atlas
• Retinal photos
• Fluorescein/ICG angiography
• Slit lamp photography

This position may be filled as an HLT II, HLT III or HLT IV, with classification dependent upon certification held:

• HLT II (008975): Requires previous experience in Ophthalmology.
• HLT III (008974): Requires previous experience and holds a current COA certification.
• HLT IV (008973): Requires previous experience and holds a current COT certification.

Requirements

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum 2 years photography experience or 2 years experience working as an Ophthalmic Technician
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Completion of two-year training in photography or medical/biomedical photography or combination of equivalent education and experience
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Ophthalmic Photographer
• Previous experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Current COA certification

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support

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
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

For more details, visit our compensation practices and benefits page.