Ophthalmic Technician II - Ophthalmology

Join our team in a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your skills in ophthalmology! We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Ophthalmic Technician II to provide high-quality patient care and assist our providers with a variety of diagnostic and clinical procedures. 

Schedule:

Full Time | Day Shift | 40 Hours Per Week | No Weekends | No Holidays 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive ophthalmic testing and diagnostic procedures
• Obtain and document accurate medical and ocular histories
• Assist providers during patient examinations and treatments
• Conduct OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), HVF (Humphrey Visual Field), and Fundus Photography 

Non-certified candidates are welcome to apply!

Why Join IU Health? 

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: 

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn! 

Description:

Responsible for ophthalmic, diagnostic procedures and ophthalmic/medical assistance in support of the clinical activities of the department. Performs preliminary ophthalmic examinations. Explains testing procedures to patients. Assists providers with post-op surgery patients. Maintains diagnostic equipment. Cleans all equipment in exam rooms consistent with current infection control policies. Will stock exam rooms and work areas, while checking for expired supplies. Expected to assist in minor OR procedures and ocular injections. Expected to provide back-up support for other departments as needed. Educates clinical/technical staff regarding the performance of ophthalmic diagnostic tests. Will precept current Ophthalmic Tech team members or Ophthalmic Tech Externs as requested by leadership. 

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care needs.
• Requires knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Requires knowledge of exam room; chair-side and/or laser assistance.
• Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Requires Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel.
•  Knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic testing which may include but not limited to OCT, HVF, GVF, Fundus Photography, Topography, Pachymetry, IOL Measurements corneal topography; specular microscopy; keratometry; dark adaptometry.
• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.