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We are seeking a highly skilled Ophthalmic Technician to join our team at the University of Washington's Harborview Medical Center. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our ophthalmology and optometry teams.

• Assist and perform complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures as delegated by the ophthalmology, optometry, and acute eye care teams.
• Complete appropriate intake of phone calls and electronic messages related to patients' acute eye care concerns and use established guidelines to direct patients to medically appropriate eye care in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Work with the acute eye care medical team to develop and maintain a high-quality acute eye care program for the UW Medicine Eye Institute Service that prioritizes responsiveness, timeliness, compassion, and above all: safety.
• Complete all ophthalmic imaging tests as ordered by the physicians, including Amsler tests, Stereo tests, Applanation tonometry, and more.
• Demonstrate proactive, professional communication across and within the department to facilitate smooth workflow and ensure the department is positively represented throughout the organization.

• Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• OR Equivalent education/experience.

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. We are dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

We provide exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Our employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Our mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team and make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.