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#32215122 -
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TBD -
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UCHealth -
Date
2022-01-20 -
Deadline
2022-03-21
Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant for Eye ORs
Colorado, Littleton, 80161 Littleton USAOther
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Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant for Eye ORs
Facility: UCHealth Eye Center (Aurora, CO)Department: Eye Center- Full-time- Days- Start Date ASAP- High School Diploma or GED is required- Willing to provide on-the-job training for ophthalmic technicians without surgical assisting experience.Sign-on bonus for those who qualifyCome join a rapidly growing health system as an Ophthalmic Technician. We are seeking highly skilled clinicians with extensive ophthalmology experience. We offer an Ophthalmic Assistant Academy for highly motivated candidates with a medical background who are interested in a career as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician. This program is supported by our highest level of Ophthalmic Professionals - Senior Ophthalmic Technicians. By joining us as an Ophthalmic Technician, you are eligible for professional advancements into the Senior Ophthalmic Technician Preceptor Program. Our Senior Ophthalmic Technicians partner with senior faculty members to mentor junior Ophthalmic Assistants and Technicians through lectures and courses. Highly motivated and skilled candidates can grow into the prestigious role of a Senior Ophthalmic Technician as soon as 6-12 months of being hired.We strive to deliver best-in-class patient care rooted in educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards. We were recently ranked among the Top 10 Clinical Ophthalmology Departments in the country by Ophthalmology Times. As the only academic eye center in a 500-mile radius, our physicians cover every ophthalmology sub-specialty. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. Also, our state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.Don't just start a new job, consider a career in ophthalmology where you can help develop our next generation of ophthalmic professionals. Come join our world-class ophthalmic team at UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center.We would love to hear from you!At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWe believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.Summary:Ophthalmology Operating Room is seeking experienced ophthalmic surgical assistants. Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments. Assists with preparing, positioning, and draping patients. Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery. Receives and processes specimens from surgeon. Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments.Job Duties:- Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery
- Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
- Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges. Assists with the flow of patient care.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) or National Contact Lens Examiner Certification (NCLEC) if performing as a contact lens Technician
- BLS
- 2 years sponsored on the job ophthalmic training, or ophthalmic internship
- Willing to provide on-the-job training for ophthalmic technicians without surgical assisting experience.
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