Ophthalmology Tech II- Ben Taub Hospital Outpatient Center
Job Description
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Skills / Requirements
JOB SUMMARY: Assist Ophthalmologist/Optometrist in screening, diagnosing and treating patients with eye disorders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:COA Certification from Joint Commission on Applied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology required. Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program. High School Diploma/GED, Completion of Associates of Applied Science Degree preferred.
2.Work Experience (Years and Area): Two (2) Years Work Experience in Ophthalmology/Optometry setting
3.Management Experience (Years and Area):None
4.Equipment Operated:Proficiency with diagnostic ophthalmology equipment including fundus camera, keratometer, A/B scan, IOL calculations, tonometry, visual fields, etc.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Bilingual Skills Required: No, Languages: Spanish preferred
2. Other Skills:
Analytical, Research
3. Work Schedule: Flexible, Overtime
Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePay: $23.12 to $29.48/hour
$23.12 - $29.48
Posted: 12/2/2024
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 173660