Ophthalmic Technician I

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Royal Alexandra Hospital

📁: Technologists/Technicians

📅   : ALB00485513 Requisition #

📅   : Mar 14, 2025 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: N

Classification: Ophthalmic Technician I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Eye Institute of Alberta

Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 21-MAR-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 31-MAR-2025

Temporary End Date: 24-MAR-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 24

Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $35.45

Maximum Salary: $46.69

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician from the Joint Commission of Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required. Current Heart & Stroke Foundation CPR (BCLS-HCP) required. Minimum three years of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician in a healthcare setting, in a hospital eye clinic or an ophthalmologist’s office. Preference given to those with tertiary care experience. Attention to detail. Commitment to ongoing learning. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Ability to demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. Ability to demonstrate communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment. Experience with Netcare & Connect Care required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with patients of varied visual and physical impairments where assistance may be required. Strong organizational skills and supports efficient workflows. Incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills including experience in Microsoft Outlook, & MS Teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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