Ophthalmic Technician 2 Vanderbilt Eye Institute

Your Role:

Performs ophthalmic work up fornew and return patients with minimal guidance.

Performs intermediate, andadvanced ophthalmic exam techniques including specialized testing.

Provides leadership and servesas a role model in clinical support functions

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experiences:

High School Diploma / GEDrequired

Active COA / COT certification(highly preferred)

Experience working at an eyecare facility

3+ years of experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides basic, intermediate,and advanced ophthalmic workup and specialized testing with no supervision

Performs and leads functionsthat assist faculty, residents and technical staff with daily clinicalneeds without direction.

Interacts with the patient in aprofessional manner using AIDET techniques; serves as a role model/leaderin patient interactions.

Leads team in maintaining aclean working environment, stocked rooms, equipment, and EOC guidelines.

The responsibilities listed area general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICALCAPABILITIES:OPHTHALMOLOGY (INTERMEDIATE): - Demonstrates mastery level of competency

of ophthalmology in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses

sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully

delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able

to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing

leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on

the job.CUSTOMER SERVICE - (INTERMEDIATE): - Keeps management informed on all

aspects of one or more projects. Takes personal responsibility to ensure

external and internal customer satisfaction is met despite pressures and/or

significant obstacles. Discusses options with customer for alternative ways to

meet expectations cost-effectively and efficiently. Commands respect and

confidence from customers, and identifies, influences and creates business

opportunities. Negotiates with customers for changes in service levels,

understanding the business rationale for those changes. Deals with unexpected

customer demands smoothly and without conflict.OPHTHALMIC DISORDERS (INTERMEDIATE): - Demonstrates mastery level of

knowledge/care of ophthalmic disorders in practical applications of a difficult

nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable

of successfully delivering ophthalmic disorders services without requiring

support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the

example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally

raising the level of performance of others while on the job.OPHTHALMIC TESTING (INTERMEDIATE): - Demonstrates mastery level of

ophthalmic testing in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses

sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully

delivering products and services using ophthalmic testing without requiring

support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the

example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally

raising the level of performance of others while on the job.CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Organizational Impact: Performsnon-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance withminimal guidance.

Problem Solving/ Complexity ofwork: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.

Breadth of Knowledge: Appliesbroad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.

Team Interaction: Providesinformal guidance and support to less experienced team members.

CORE CAPABILITIES:

SUPPORTING COLLEAGUES (S3):

Develops Self and Others:Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.

Builds and MaintainsRelationships : Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working stylesand develops relationships across areas.

Communicates Effectively:Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear andcourteous manner.

DELIVERING EXCELLENT SERVICES (S3):

Serves Others withCompassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others andhow to provide excellent service.

Solves Complex Problems:Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises properconcerns to supervisors in a timely manner.

Offers Meaningful Advice andSupport: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurateinformation and support.

ENSURING HIGH QUALITY (S3):

Performs Excellent Work:Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meetquality standards .

Ensures ContinuousImprovement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, toolsor systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.

Fulfills Safety andRegulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions thataffect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person ordepartment.

MANAGING RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY (S3):

Demonstrates Accountability:Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyondstandard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.

Stewards OrganizationalResources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impactdepartmental resources.

Makes Data Driven Decisions:Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieveresults on time and without error.

FOSTERING INNOVATION (S3):

Generates New Ideas:Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impactday-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.

Applies Technology: Absorbsnew technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate toolsand procedures to ensure proper course of action.

Adapts to Change: Embraceschange by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates changeinstructions into own area of work.

Position Shift:·

This

position is Monday – Friday (Days)Department/Unit Summary:At the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, we strive to make life

better for adults and children with eye conditions including glaucoma, vision

loss and diseases of the retina. We treat patients from across Tennessee and

the Southeast. Our doctors, researchers and support staff use the latest

technologies and methods, and we conduct vital vision research that translates

to better treatments.The Vanderbilt Eye Institute is a leader in quality eye

care. We offer the latest technologies and methods while conducting

innovative research to improve patients' lives and prevent vision loss.We workhard each day because your eyes are important to us.The Vanderbilt Eye Institute attracts some of the most

talented doctors and researchers in the country. Our subspecialty

ophthalmologists have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training

after residency and are board eligible or board certified by the American Board

of Ophthalmology.Vanderbilt Eye Institute's award-winning research staff

collaborates with our doctors as well as other Vanderbilt departments to pursue

discoveries that enhance the vision of patients everywhere.Discover Vanderbilt University MedicalCenter:Located in

Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching,

discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who

come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place

where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities

challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning

and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they

are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in

their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance

health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and

research.Click Here To View The VUMC Promise of

DiscoveryVUMC Recent AccomplishmentsBecause we

are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we

are proud of our recent accomplishments:· USNews & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care

Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center at http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/billwilkerson/ ), 12 adult and 10 pediatric clinical

specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training· TruvenHealth Analytics: among the top 50 cardiovascular

hospitals in the U.S.· Becker'sHospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals

in America"· TheLeapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety

Score· NationalInstitutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for

medical research in the US· MagnetRecognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group

honored in Tennessee· NashvilleBusiness Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer· AmericanHospital Association: among the 100 "Most Wired"

medical systems in the USCAHigh School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and 5 years of experience or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) highly desiredPhysical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:

Light Work category requiring exertion up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and uses negligible amounts of force to move objects.

Movement

Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.

Occasional: Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device

Occasional: Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.

Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.

Occasional: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces

Occasional: Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Occasional: Kneeling:Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

Occasional: Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.

Occasional: Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.

Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.

Frequent: Sitting: Remaining in seated position

Frequent: Walking: Moving about on foot.

Frequent: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another

Frequent: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles

Frequent: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.

Frequent: Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation.

Frequent: Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands.

Sensory

Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.

Continuous: Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information

Continuous: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.

Continuous: Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors.

Environmental Conditions

Occasional: Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area.

Occasional: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.

Job OphthalmologyOrganization: VEI Campus 303540Title: Ophthalmic Technician 2 Vanderbilt Eye InstituteLocation: TN-Nashville-Vanderbilt Eye InstituteRequisition ID: 1910492Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.