Ophthalmic Tech – Part Time – La Jolla
Facility: Scripps La Jolla Hospital
Location: La Jolla, CA
Career Area: Patient Care Tech
Employment Type: Part Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 252001938
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.
Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Job Description
This is a benefited, part time (40 hours per two week pay period) position with 8-hr day shift. The schedule will be alternating two days (Tuesdays and Fridays) then three days a week at the Mericos Eye Center on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps, we’re interested in people who are interested in new possibilities.
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- We treat one-quarter of the approximately 3.3 million people who live in San Diego County.
- Our cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and other specialties have been nationally recognized.
Why join this team?
The Scripps Mericos Eye Institute, located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, is a nationally recognized center for excellence in eye care and clinical research. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, including innovative eyesight correction technologies such as cataract and laser surgery. We are looking for an Ophthalmic Technician experienced with imaging and laser procedures.
The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for:
· Performing patient assessments and technical skills to accurately assess the ophthalmic status of each patient, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
· Educates patients and documents patient interactions.
· Practices infection control
· Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
· Additional responsibilities include: managing technician schedules, supply and medication ordering and inventory.
· Assist with imaging procedures including OCT, WaveScan, Visual Field, IOL Master
· Assist with laser procedures including Lasik, PRK, Catalys Lser, YAG/SLT Laser, Aargon Laser
Required Qualifications:
- Current BLS card for Healthcare Professional from American Heart Association (AHA)
- Ophthalmic Technician experience with imaging and laser procedures
Preferred Qualification:
- Laser certification: Vixs/AMO Laser certification, Vixs/AMO Femto laser certification, Catalys laser certification, or Idesign certification
- Ophthalmic Technician Certificate preferred
- Completion of a certified Ophthalmic Technical program preferred
- Ability to scribe
- Epic experience
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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