Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist - Full Time - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute UHealth at SoL Mia

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist

The University of Miami UHealth at SoL Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities.

Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCIdesignated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoL Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

The University of Miami UHealth at SoL Mia has an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist. The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist understands the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The duties will include proper documentation/completion in the EMR system and performing appropriate clinical and diagnostic testing techniques in compliance with department standards.

Core Job Functions:

• Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.
• Examines eye for abnormalities. Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
• Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
• Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Documents patients' histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care.
• Conducts a range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests, such as visual field tests, OCT scans, B-scans, fundus photography, and corneal topography.
• Accurately documents test results in patients' charts.
• Prepares patients for each test, explaining the procedure in a clear and concise manner.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Certification/Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT)
• Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) or Certified Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT-C) or Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) or Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS)

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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