What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician- Ophthalmic - NE Optical Shop Mob position at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation?
Summary
Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and/or Physician and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Carries out initial vision assessment
- Performs auto-refraction measurements
- Conducts pupil and Visual Field assessment
- Performs ophthalmic imaging studies
- Administers anesthetic and dilating medications
- Performs surgical measurements
- Coordinates surgical planning
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum: Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Preferred: 1 year relevant experience in a clinic, medical office, or hospital setting.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: BLS within 14 days of hire.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid vacation/time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Generous retirement plan
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- Sick leave
- Service awards
- Free parking
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Education assistance/continuing education
- Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 16940 - Technician- Ophthalmic
Facility: NEA - Clinic
Department: NE Optical Shop Mob
Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:AR:Jonesboro
Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area
