Certified Orthoptist
US-ID-Boise
careers
Req #: 96768
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE What You Can Expect From This Role: * Monday-Friday schedule * Fully benefitted with hospital contributions * Providing evaulation, understanding and treatment to children and adults with disorders affecting visual function Qualifications * Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in lieu. * Licenses/Certifications: Current Certified Orthoptist Certificate from the American Orthotic Council. For more information, please contact Julie at leguinej@slhs.org Responsibilities: * Liaison between the Ophthalmologist and the patient and as such assists in the explanation and carrying out of a patient's individual treatment plan. * Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests. * Assists in the performance of complex clinical procedures requiring special assistance. * May assist the Ophthalmologist in the operating room. * Directs patient care including changing of dressings, instilling of eye drops and ointments, administer oral medications, place of temporary prisms on patient's glasses, etc. * Provide training to patients on eye exercises to assist with the control of eye muscle conditions. * Acts as a study coordinator by performing the essential testing required for each study such as vision, stereopsis, and cover testing. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in lieu. * Experience: 0 years' relevant experience. * Licenses/Certifications: Current Certified Orthoptist Certificate from the American Orthotic Council.
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