Orthoptist

Orthoptist - Irvine GHEI Ophthalmology - FT Days

Req ID: 140478

Location: Irvine, California

Division: Medical Center

Department: Irvine Ghei Ophthalmology Clin

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range Minimum: USD $42.30/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $50.57/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Reports to the Ophthalmology Outpatient Manager and demonstrates competency in all duties typically performed by an Orthoptist. Incumbent analyzes and treats patients with dysfunctions of binocularity and/or ocular motility. Examines patients to diagnose and treat abnormal eye motor movements, partial vision, determination of presence of fusion. triage patients in the absence of the ophthalmologist. supervise first and second year ophthalmology residents and fellows. prepare and conduct training programs for certified orthoptists. develop teaching outlines, plans and instruction procedures. evaluate progress through practical application and tests. Organize vision screening in community schools. Provide training to local pediatricians interested in learning about orthoptic services. Compile data on patients in clinical trials. prepare manuscripts for publications and present design, scope and/or results of research projects. Provide assistance to clinic administrator in the evaluation of clinic technical support staff.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Certification as an Orthoptist by American Orthoptist Council or an Orthoptic Bachelors in Medical Science
• Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
• Five years of training or experience in orthoptic techniques
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
• Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support