Student Visual Field Tech Job at West Virginia University Hospital, Inc in Morga

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Overview

The Student Visual Field Technician assists the physicians, technicians and other clinical staff in the appropriate delivery of patient care services by performing visual fields, ophthalmic imaging, patient rooming and initial visual workups.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs visual field testing, lensometry and keratometry on patients.
2. Conducts and records formal and informal visual fields to include, confrontation, Amsler Grid, Goldmann Perimetry, Automated perimetry, and OCT.
3. Interacts with and assist clinical staff and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

1. Enrollment at West Virginia University as a part-time or full-time student.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to carry and move heavy objects in excess of forty pounds (event materials, meeting room set-up, technology, etc.).
2. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
3. Must be able to lift, move, stoop, reach, and stand for long intervals.
4. Vision correctable to at least 20/30 in one eye.

Working Environment

1. Normal outpatient clinical environment. Incumbent may be exposed to biohazards and communicable disease.
2. Working in the presence of ophthalmic lasers frequently and may be required to wear protective eye equipment.
3. May work with blood, lab specimens, and other patient bodily fluids that require universal precautions.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-volume clinic.
2. Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment and computers.
3. Strong analytical skills to complete the technical aspects of patient examinations.

Additional Information

1. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
2. Shift: Day (United States of America)
3. Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
4. Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
5. Cost Center: 8140 WVUH Ophthalmology
6. Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.