Ophthalmic Technician

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

Assists the Ophthalmologist in the comprehensive care of patients with ocular disorders. Provides technical services required in the course of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of ophthalmic patient.

This position supports a variety of locations in the Chicagoland area, not just the hospital downtown.

Essential Job Functions:

- Takes history regarding chief complaint, past ocular history, present past medical history, family and social history, medications and dosage, allergies. Administers eye drops.
- Performs age appropriate ophthalmic examinations including the assessment of visual acuity (that includes distance and near, monocularly/binocularly, and pinhole as well as perform visual and stereo acuity, color vision, basic ocular motility and assessment of pupils.
- Performs manual and automated lensometry for single lenses, bifocals and trifocals.
- Performs tonometry using Goldmann applanation, Tonopen, and Eye Care methods.
- Performs Goldman and Humphrey visual field testing.
- Provides patient education and services for patients including instruction on instilling ocular medication, and proper wear of an eye patch.
- Provides pre/post op education for surgical procedures including limitation and restrictions, patching and shield usage when necessary.
- Documents in the Electronic Medical Record and/or paper chart.
- Collaborates with the clinical and administrative staff to insure efficient clinical flow. Maintains exam room instruments and supplies, checking functionality of equipment on a daily basis; assist with ordering replacement supplies and equipment procurement and maintenance.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
- Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required at part of the responsibilities of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- High School diploma required. Associate’s degree preferred.
- Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) JCAHPO is required.
- Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician by JCAHPO is preferred.
- Basic life support certification through American Heart Association is required.
- Prior pediatric experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate with hospital & staff, patients, and families.
- Knowledge of growth and development of infants, children, adolescent, adults and elderly patients in order to provide appropriate care.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - JCAHPO

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org