Ophthalmology Technician - Pediatrics

Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable - Per Diem

This position will support both locations - Tacoma and Silverdale

Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic imaging, clinical testing, and technical procedures to support Ophthalmology and Dermatology providers. This role also assists physicians during patient encounters, delivers patient education related to tests and treatments, and manages scheduling for outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of all necessary consents and documents for the medical record, utilizing hospital-approved abbreviations and following hospital charting guidelines
• Participate in all phases of education, maintenance of records, upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills
• Schedule procedures for Ophthalmology and Dermatology
• Gather initial health status of patients including vital signs and documents per policy

Requirements:

• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification must be maintained through continuing education
• Must obtain MA-R within 60 days of hire
• BLS - Basic Life Support (includes RQI) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Pediatric experience preferred

About Mary Bridge Children's

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $28.89 - $47.76 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.