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 in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, a 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 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 applanation/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 a current COA certification.
• HLT IV (008973): Requires previous experience and a current COT certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and perform ophthalmic imaging procedures.
• Assist with specialized patient testing and documentation.
• Maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of photography experience or 2 years of experience working as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Completion of a two-year training in photography or medical/biomedical photography, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Basic Life Support certification.

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.

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 the UCI HR benefits page.