What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Visual Field Tech position at West Virginia University Hospital, Inc?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Enrollment at West Virginia University as a part-time or full-time student.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Performs visual field testing, lensometry and keratometry on patients.
2. Conducts and records formal and informal visual fields to include, confrontation, Amsler Grid, Goldmann Perimetry, Automated perimetry, and OCT.
3. Interacts with and assist clinical staff and faculty.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must be able to carry and move heavy objects in excess of forty pounds (event materials, meeting room set-up, technology, etc.).
2. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
3. Must be able to lift, move, stoop, reach, and stand for long intervals.
4. Vision correctable to at least 20/30 in one eye.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Normal outpatient clinical environment. Incumbent may be exposed to biohazards and communicable disease.
2. Working in the presence of ophthalmic lasers frequently and may be required to wear protective eye equipment.
3. May work with blood, lab specimens, and other patient bodily fluids that require universal precautions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-volume clinic.
2. Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment and computers.
3. Strong analytical skills to complete the technical aspects of patient examinations.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center:
8140 WVUH OphthalmologyAddress:
1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest VirginiaWVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
