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Job ID: 153448
Category: Technician/Technologists
Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS
Location: Radnor, PA, United States
Work Schedule: Day Shift
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Ophthalmology (Radnor)
The Ophthalmic Technician assists and works under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmologist. The responsibilities require performing a preliminary examination on all patients, which include, however are not limited to, a complete medical and ocular history, visual acuity, lensometry, refractometry, slit lamp exam, applanation tonometry, visual fields, pupil dilation, topography, pachymetry, and OCT’s. If required, Technicians also assist the physician with in office procedures and the completion of consents and surgical forms and other duties as needed.
Two years of satisfactory, full-time work experience under ophthalmologic or optometric supervision; or anticipated graduation within 4 months from an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians. JCAHPO certification at either the COA, COT, or COMT level preferred. Will provide on job training if the applicant has experience in various capacities within the medical field. If trained, it is expected that the applicant sit for JCAT basic home study course within 3-9 months of employment; and test for COA Certification within 12 months of hire date. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. . CPR certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire date and re-certify every two years, required.
When applying to this position, if applicable, please upload your current COA, COT or COMT certification, AND your current CPR certification.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.