Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician 1 Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Plantation, FL

The University of Miami,

The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 (ODT1) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. ODT1 performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system. ODT1 performs supervised ocular diagnostic testing using specialty-specific imaging devices and uploads images into the EMR system.

The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 will maintain competency in obtaining/recording the following items in the electronic medical record and perform ocular testing using specialty-specific imaging devices. 

Performs and documents the following items:  

• Provides support to providers, including documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.   

• Provides patient-centric care. 

• Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training. 

• Compliance with regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality. 

• Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control. 

• Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned. 

• Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness. 

• Meets daily productivity goals. 

• Ensures all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is properly working. 

• Participate in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications. 

• Organize and stock rooms for daily clinical activities. 

• Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.  

• Works evenings and weekends as needed.  

• Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.