University of Utah Job Description
Job Summary
Performs preliminary examinations and evaluations of patients with ocular complaints, diseases, or disorders by initiating and executing technical tests utilized exclusively in ophthalmology. Provides information to and consults with ophthalmologists who facilitate the diagnosis and eventual treatment of patients.
Qualifications
Two years of experience working in an allied health profession position in ophthalmology, or one year work experience and a JCAHPO certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA); and a Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card, or obtain one within one month of employment is required. Demonstrated effective human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
If the COA certification is NOT completed at the time of hire, the certification must be completed within one year of employment.
To qualify for certification at the Assistant level, you must meet one of the following three options:
JCAHPO certification as an Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) is preferred.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
Problem Solving
The incumbent is responsible for interpreting the reliability and validity of test results and seeks additional guidance to ascertain the next appropriate treatment procedure. The incumbent also makes decisions regarding which screening procedures and specialized tests should be applied to each patient based on symptoms as reported by the patient.
Comments
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.