Visual Field Technician - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Full Time - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

About the role

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Visual Field Technician in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Determines the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the lensometer or auto lensometer.
• Performs test procedures on patients of all ages, including but not limited to confrontation fields, Humphrey visual fields, virtual reality visual fields (VRVF), tangent screen visual fields, Amsler grid, insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses, administration of eye drops, and auto refraction.
• Educate patients on testing procedures.
• Monitor the progress and facilitates the testing of patients undergoing diagnostic testing and/or consultations in other areas/departments.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians and patients, as well as within other departments.
• Attend educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
• Perform organizational duties as designated.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, and instrumentation is in proper working order.
• Participate in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.
• Stock rooms for daily clinical activities.
• Makes suggestions to Physicians and/or Practice Managers regarding possible improvements in the practice.
• Handles medical emergencies, adhering to hospital policy, in a timely and competent manner, always putting the patient’s safety and well-being first.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• Certification and Licensing: Refer To Department Description For Applicable Certification Requirements.
• Experience: Minimum 1 Year Of Relevant Experience Required.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (BLS).
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.