Lead Ophthalmic Technician - Clinic-Peds-Watson Court (1.0 FTE, Days)

Clinical Services

1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift

At Stanford Children's Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Under the general supervision of the clinic manager and the physician director, the Lead Ophthalmic Technician will provide direct patient care and technical expertise to patients. Performs an array of measurements and ophthalmic testing as requested by the physician and medical staff. Provides feedback to the clinic manager specific to technician hiring and evaluations. Administers daily work assignments.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Oversees the work of other Ophthalmic Techs including scheduling work, establishing work standards, and monitoring progress and work flow.
• Assists in the training of new staff members.
• Provides input into supervisor's actions, including performance appraisals.
• Accurately and correctly measures auto refraction and corneal curvature using keratometer.
• Accurately and correctly measures patient's color vision and visual acuity using potential visual acuity meter or Retinometer.
• Accurately and correctly measures patient's intraocular pressure, color vision, visual acuity
• Accurately and correctly performs and records visual acuity, both distance and near, used pinhole and appropriate.
• Applies knowledge of principles of growth and development across the life span for population(s) cared for.
• Assists physician with patient examinations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the indications, pathology and basic interpretations of test being performed.
• Demonstrates skill in applying the principles of aseptic technique.
• Follows policy/procedure to instill eye drops. Administers medication only after checking medication and dose with licensed person.
• Performs eye irrigations according to physician's order and written procedure.
• Promptly and accurately reports patient's concerns and symptoms, reactions, changes (appropriate to age) to licensed clinic personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

License/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

• Ability to establish and maintain excellent client relationship, exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and exercise sound judgment and professionalism in business and personnel matters
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Knowledge and use of eye drops and medications
• Knowledge and use of ophthalmic eye instruments and equipment
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of ophthalmic environment and laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $88,587.20 to $100,432.80

Equal Opportunity Employer

L ucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.