Faculty Group Practice Ophthalmic Technician – Per Diem – Huntington Position Available In Nassau, New York

Job Description:

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-beduniversity-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticateddiagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty andsubspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regionalhealthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education andresearch, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatientservices. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion arefundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionallytalented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

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Position Summary:

We have an excitingopportunity to join our team as a Faculty Group Practice OphthalmicTechnician – Per Diem – Huntington. In this role, the successfulcandidate will test and measure eye function to assistOphthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease:

Tests patient’s far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depthperception, and color perception to assist Ophthalmologist todiagnose and treat eye disorders and disease. Examines eye, usingslit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posteriorchambers. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.

Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test). Testspatient’s field of vision, including central and peripheral vision,for defects, and charts test results on graph paper. Measures axiallength of eye, using ultrasound equipment. Performs other tests andmeasurements as requested by physician.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned. All Patient Correspondenceincluding but not limited to: Disability Forms, Patient Education,Surgical Consent Forms. Slit Lamp Examinations Completes MedicalHistory, Lensometry, Auto Refracting, Pam Testing, Glare Testing.

Performs all aspects of visual acuity testing and Visual FieldTesting.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a HighSchool Diploma or equivalent required. Five (5) or more years ofexperience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a retina practicepreferred. Certified Opthalmic Assistant (COA) from a JointCommission for Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) approvedinstitutional course preferred or working towards obtainingcertification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferable 5 yearsexperience in Retina Practice. Certified Ophthalmic AssistantQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate withall levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Islandprovides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather,we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution whereyou’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYULangone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce andtheir loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellnesspackage. Our offerings provide a robust support system for anystage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting afamily, or saving for retirement. The support employees receivegoes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees haveaccess to financial security benefits, a generous time-off programand employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, allemployees have access to our holistic employee wellness program,which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental,nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Thebenefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus onwhat truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resourcesand services designed to enhance your overall quality of life foryou and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equalopportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects ofrecruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouragedto apply and will receive consideration. We require applications tobe completed online. View NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island’s EqualEmployment Opportunity (EEO) policy .

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