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Sr Ophthalmic Technician

Children's National Hospital362 open roles

Pay
$25 – $41 an hour
Where
Childrens National Hospital Main Campus
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Children's National Hospital postings stay open a median of 27 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 7 days ago

Children's National Hospital median: 27 days open

The posting

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10344 Ophthalmology

Pay Range

$24.80 - $41.34

Day Shift

Who We Are: At Children's National, our pediatric ophthalmologists are experts at diagnosing and treating complex eye problems, congenital disorders and rare eye conditions, such as strabismus, childhood cataract and glaucoma. We offer comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from newborns to young adults.

About the Role:

The Senior Ophthamlic Technician will perform visual fields, visual acuity testing, orthoptic motor and sensory evaluations, objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. ophthalmic Photography (fundus and external), ERG, OCT, A- and B-Ultrasonography, Pachymetry) as requested. Will assist physicians to perform special procedures and difficult examination techniques. Will maintain inventory of examination lenses, instruments, fixation targets, eye drops, etc. Will ensure equipment and instruments are in top-notch running condition and coordinate maintenance/repairs with Bio-medical Engineering and other appropriate departments. Will order and dispense contact lenses to patients. Will work closely with the full-time staff, fellows, residents, orthoptists and other ophthalmic technicians/assistants. Will assist with orientation and instruction of Residents/Fellows to perform ophthalmic examinations and with prospective and retrospective clinical studies. Will have a major role in "Running" the Eye Clinic" and ensure a smooth flow of patients. Will oversee assignment of Technical Staff to different clinics (SZ Main Campus and Regional Out-patient Centers). Will be in-charge of coordinating the Grand Rounds and the different visiting Professorships.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED HS diploma or equivalent. Ophthalmic assistant, technician or technologist training. .

Minimum Work Experience 5 years Minimum of five years, preferred. Pediatric ophthalmology clinic training or work experience. .

Required Skills/Knowledge Clinical experience and academic interest. Retinoscopy, Goldmann and Humphrey perimetry, Ocular Coherence tomography competence is required. Good communication skills with patients, parents, coworkers and physicians are essential.

Required Licenses and Certifications Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) possession and maintenance through JCAPO or other nationally recognized certifying agency. 180 Days (Required)

Functional Accountabilities Patient Services

  • Perform visual fields and visual acuity testing as requested. Perform objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. Ophthalmic Photography (fundus and external), ERG, OCT, A- and B-Ultrasonography, Pachymetry when applicable).
  • Perform orthoptic sensory evaluations.
  • Assist physicians in performing special procedures and difficult examination techniques.

Training

  • Assist with orientation and instruction of residents and fellows in performing ophthalmic examinations.

Inventory

  • Maintain inventory of examination lenses, instruments fixation targets, eye drops, etc.
  • Ensure equipment and instruments are in top-notch running conditions and coordinates maintenance and repairs with Bio-medical Engineering and other appropriate departments.

Supplies

  • Order supplies for clinics and dispenses Contact Lenses to patients

Supervisory Duties

  • Have a major role in “Running” the Eye Clinic” and ensure a smooth flow of patients.
  • Oversee assignment of Technical Staff to different clinics (SZ Main Campus and Regional Out-patient Centers).
  • Coordinate the Grand Rounds and the different Visiting Professorships.

Benefits That Support You:

  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
  • Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
  • Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more

Why Join Us:

  • Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
  • Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
  • Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

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