Orthoptist

Job Summary: Administers and interprets various eye tests. Recommends and administers therapy for eye problems, under the supervision of the ophthamologist and/or physician. Essential Responsibilities: Administers tests to measure and evaluate visual acuity, focusing ability, uniocular cooperation eye motor movements, and color vision using prisms, red lenses, and synophoter. Interprets test results and recommends to the Ophthalmologist treatment and/or therapy. Administers therapy, prepares reports, and confers with physicians regarding patients needs and progress. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduation from an accredited orthoptics program required. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Orthoptist Certificate Additional Requirements: Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: A thorough knowledge of the development of childrens vision preferred. Secondary Functions: Position includes floating to all satellites and will work some weekends and holidays. Schedule may vary to meet operational needs. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Orthoptist LOCATION: Santa Clara, California REQNUMBER: 1277601 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.