Job Description

Summary

Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and/or Physician and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Carries out initial vision assessment Performs auto-refraction measurements Conducts pupil and Visual Field assessment Performs ophthalmic imaging studies Administers anesthetic and dilating medications Performs surgical measurements Coordinates surgical planning Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year relevant experience in a clinic, medical office, or hospital setting.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: BLS within 14 days of hire.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries Paid vacation/time off Continuing education opportunities Generous retirement plan Health insurance, including dental and vision Sick leave Service awards Free parking Short-term disability Life insurance Health care and dependent care spending accounts Education assistance/continuing education Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 16940 - Technician- Ophthalmic

Facility: NEA - Clinic

Department: NE Optical Shop Mob

Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:AR:Jonesboro

Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area