Hospital Lab Technician

Hospital Lab Technician I

Ophtha-ZSFG

Full Time

87279

Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Patient Care Supervisor I, Optometry Supervisor and the Chief of Ophthalmology of the Department of Ophthalmology at San Francisco General Hospital, and guided by policies and procedures of San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, the Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of the practice to which he/she is assigned.

This assignment may vary from day to day, and requires an individual to be flexible and well-trained. The primary responsibility of the Ophthalmic Technician is patient care, work‑up, and preliminary testing in preparation for the Provider's examination of the patient.

• Acts within the scope of practice an ophthalmic technician and carries out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department for any of the assigned Clinical Services, (i.e. Optometry, General Ophthalmology, Minor Procedures, Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro‑Ophthalmology, Ocular Plastics, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Proctor, and Retina/Vitreous).
• Monitors the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety.
• Cleans and maintains the equipment used by the practice.
• Daily stocks supplies and maintains the order of each day's assigned areas.
• Maintains an orderly and professional appearance in all the clinic areas of the Department.
• Actively pursues and attends continuing educational opportunities to ensure current knowledge in the ever‑evolving role of the ophthalmic technician.
• Stays abreast of changes in the field and seeks new skills and/or training as new, upgraded, or advancements in instrumentation develops.

The Ophthalmic Technician reports directly to the Ambulatory Patient Care Supervisor or the Optometrist Supervisor. This position has no supervisory role.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $37.74 - $47.11 (Hourly Rate).

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Ophthalmology's annual patient charges reach $65,000,000 with a wRVU total of 115,000. The Department's overall operating budget is approximately $27,000,000 per year. Our Department currently ranks no. 1 in the country in NIH funding. Ophthalmology conducts its patient care, teaching, research, and public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses:
Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Veteran's Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), and Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay. The Department currently occupies over 60,000 of assignable square feet of space at various sites across UCSF campuses for research, academic and clinical activities. In the beginning of 2020, our Department will move the new state‑of‑the‑art Center for Vision Neurosciences building in Mission Bay.

The Department supports 30 full‑time clinical faculty, 10 basic scientists, over 50 volunteer and visiting faculty. Each year, we train over 15 residents, 7 clinical fellows, and approximately 20 postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. Our staff roster reaches over 250 FTEs (including UCSF Health employees).

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Previous experience or training in this similar position
• If not certified as COA, requirement for successful completion of JCAHPO Ophthalmic assistant certification within 6 months…