Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

University of Iowa Health Care – Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. 100% full‑time. Salary:
Grade 9 (GC84). Prefer Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; schedule may be modified to fit candidate and clinic needs.

Location:

UI Health Care, Iowa City. Position is performed fully on campus.

• Visual acuity at all ages including nonverbal patients (induced tropia, fixation preference, Teller’s acuity, LEA symbols, HOTV with crowding bars) both distance and near.
• Age‑appropriate visual acuity checking in patients with nystagmus and amblyopia.
• Manual lensometry including prisms.
• Confrontational visual fields.
• Stereopsis.
• Motility.
• Alternate cover testing for eye alignment.
• Pupillary function.
• Color plates age‑appropriate.
• iCare tonometry.
• Autorefraction as appropriate for age and refraction.
• Administer eye drops as necessary and instructed.
• Help maintain clinic flow and coordinate clinics.

The Technician works with children and their caregivers, including pediatric patients with developmental delay and disabilities, non‑verbal or pre‑verbal patients. Duties may also include taking history and documenting reports and concerns from patients and family, assisting physicians with clinical procedures such as ROP or bundled exams, updating status board, remaining aware of colleagues and patient locations to minimize delays, stocking rooms, ensuring equipment is functional, and performing duties in both the Pediatric Specialty Clinic (PSC) and the main Ophthalmology clinic at the Pomerantz Family Pavilion.

• Performs functions and diagnostic testing such as visual acuity, stereopsis, eye alignment screening, tonometry, lensometry, eye drop installation, auto‑refraction, and other tests as appropriate to the assigned subspecialty clinic.
• Enters data into computer.
• Assumes aseptic technique. Uses procedures, skills, techniques to prevent cross‑contamination and transmission of infection according to infection control standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Cares for patients with known or potentially contagious infections according to written protocols.
• Care of supplies and equipment: cleans, stocks, and prepares rooms for pediatric ophthalmic providers; maintains and calibrates equipment properly; documents malfunctioning equipment, submits tickets for repair, and follows work order to completion; uses supplies and equipment in a cost‑efficient manner.

• Documents patient information regarding testing.
• May prepare charts for next day’s clinics.
• Coordinates and schedules procedure rooms in collaboration with the PSC Assistant Clinic Manager daily.
• Completes assignments, seeks assistance when necessary, and assumes responsibility for special duties or tasks assigned.
• Maintains professional appearance.

• Demonstrates punctual and dependable attendance at work.
• Considers patient and staff needs when requesting time off; gives adequate notification when absence is expected.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Attends in‑service education programs.

• Uses appropriate organizational lines of authority.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Partners with volunteer services to secure ongoing funding for hypoallergenic pediatric eye patches.
• Collaborates with other departments, providers, and staff to assure continuity of care for pediatric patients visiting UI Health Care for multiple appointments and smooth transitions between clinics.

• Comfort and courtesy when working with children of all ages, cooperation levels, and abilities and their parents.
• Likewise for older patients with developmental delays.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a courteous and respectful approach toward patients and visitors.
• Reports unusual patient incidents, complaints, or concerns.

• Follows university, hospital, and department policies and procedures.
• Respects confidentiality of patients and visitors.
• Respects staff confidentiality.
• Assists co‑workers as needed.
• Reports to work at scheduled time and returns from lunch and 15‑minute breaks on time.
• Notifies supervisor if ill or delayed and…