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The University of Miami/UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Visual Field Technician. This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Physician and Optometrist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual field, and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, quality eye care. The individual in this position will provide diagnostic ophthalmic test/assessment procedures to ensure quality care to the patients and support for the Physicians by providing medical treatment and medical care services.

• Determines the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the lensometer or autolensometer

• Performs the following test procedures on patients of all ages, including children and the elderly:

  • Confrontation fields

  • Goldmann visual fields

  • Humphrey visual fields

  • Amsler grid

  • Insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses

  • Administration of eye drops

  • Keratometry: standard and auto

  • Auto refraction

  • Specialized visual fields performed for the ocular studies

  • Tonometry: Goldmann and tonopen

• Measures the visual acuity, at distance and near with the:

  • Projector chart

  • E-card

  • Hand motion techniques, including directionality

  • Light perception with and without projection

  • Pinhole visual acuity

  • Near point card

• Monitors and maintains the levels of minor equipment

• Educates patients on testing procedure

• Performs vital signs on patients having laser procedures or when directed by the Physician

• Monitors 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

• 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

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Requirements:

• One year of relevant work experience in a medical setting

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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