Sr. Ophthalmic Technician

Payroll Title:
HOSP LAB TCHN 2 Department:
FAC PRAC OPHTHALMOLOGY Hiring Pay Scale
$32.69 - $40.67 / Hour Worksite:
Shiley Eye Institute Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday


#139970 Sr. Ophthalmic Technician

Filing Deadline: Fri 6/19/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 06/09/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.


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DESCRIPTION

Functions independently under physician supervision. Responsibilities include: taking patient history, diagnostic vision exams, Goldmann visual field exam, Humphrey field exam; Ishihara color vision test; Brightness Acuity Test and Potential Acuity Meter; pachymetry; Schirmer's test, refractions, A-scans, and coordinates the scheduling of CT scans, MRI scans, and EKG. Act as the clinic lead: trains new technicians on patient care, oversees clinic patient flow, follows/scribes for the physician, oversees technician coverage during the clinic lunch period, and late coverage if the clinic runs late. In addition, will organize and stock each examination room.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently certified as an Ophthalmic Assistant through JCAHPO.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, calmly and efficiently, and to cope with and prioritize variable workloads under variable work demands, producing laboratory results in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated ability to perform visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle measurement, near point accommodation and convergence and related tests.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tonometry and field of vision tests.
• Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in positive patient identification when performing laboratory tests and transcribing laboratory results.
• Demonstrated ability to perform OCT tomography, Slit Lamp photography and angiography.
• Knowledge of proper sterile and safety procedures in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality regulations in accordance with State and Clinical guidelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a sanitary, safe lab and comply with state and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and demonstrate technical procedures to physicians, lab technicians, residents and fellows.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Willing to work at multiple locations and must be able to work some overtime based on business needs.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $68,257 - $84,919 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)


Hourly Equivalent: $32.69 - $40.67


Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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