Refractive Technician, Ophthalmology

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and

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package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks under general supervision to perform diagnostic testing, assist in surgeries and provide care of ophthalmic patients.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EGraduation from accredited approved two-year (2) program for Ophthalmic Techs, and%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E1 year experience as Ophthalmic Tech, Assistant, or equivalent with High School Diploma%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(KERATOME) KERATOME Certification in Keratome with High School Diploma Upon Hire or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(VISX) OPHTH VISX CERTIFIED Certification in VISX with High School Diploma Upon Hire or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(LADAR) LADAR Certification in LADAR with High School Diploma Upon Hire or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(INTRALASE) INTRALASE Certification in INTRALASE with High School Diploma Upon Hire%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Licenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E(COT) Certified Ophthalmic Technician, International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO); upon hire, and%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERxSight Light Delivery Device (LDD) certification; within six (6) months of hire, and%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWaveLight Topolyzer certification; within six (6) months of hire, and%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWaveLight FS200 femtosecond laser certification; within six (6) months of hire, and%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family%5C:%27Segoe UI%27;font-size%5C:14px;font-style%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;line-height%5C:20px;%22%3E%3Cp%3EWaveLight EX500 excimer laser certification; within six (6) months of hire.%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAcquires complete patient history. Acquires and records visual function including acuity, color vision, color comparison, stereo acuity, retinoscopy and wavescan as indicated.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipates with patient screening to determine if refractive error qualifies them as potential candidate for refractive surgery.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EConsents patient, obtains appropriate paperwork, and provides pre- and post-operative instructions. Prepares and escorts patients into surgery suite and into post-op examination room.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEnters patient data into Laser. Performs site and parameter verification with surgeon. Calibrates Laser or Intralase on each surgery day.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssists with intra-operative pachymetry. Acts as surgery circulator during procedures. Sets up sterile field with required instruments and medications. Calibrates, and sets blade for microkeratome.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECleans and autoclaves instruments after procedure.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EContributes to marketing meetings and provides necessary support data reports.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains database of laser center patients and candidates.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains all inventory and supplies, and orders in timely manner (including post-op packs for patients). Trains and assists other ophthalmic staff as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDuties performed may include one or more of the following core functions%5C: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Information%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ESalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E