Per Diem Ophthalmic Technician (OT1) – Doral, FL

About the role

The University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is seeking a Per Diem Ophthalmic Technician (OT1) to support patient care in Doral, FL. The technician will perform a wide range of eye‑care tests, document findings in the EMR, and assist providers during clinical encounters.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and document clinical tests such as visual fields, intra‑ocular pressure measurements, pachymetry, lensometry, and manual refraction.
• Administer eye drops, insert/remove contact lenses, and conduct visual acuity, color vision, stereopsis, and sensorimotor exams.
• Operate specialized equipment including Goldman tonometer, Tono‑Pen, I‑Care, Humphrey visual field analyzer, and VR visual field systems.
• Prepare patients for intravitreal injections and support virtual‑care encounters.
• Maintain accurate EMR entries, ensure equipment calibration, and stock examination rooms.
• Travel to satellite eye centers as needed and work evenings/weekends.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least 1 year of relevant ophthalmic experience.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and follow University of Miami policies.

Required skills

• Goldman tonometry
• Tono‑Pen
• I‑Care tonometry
• Pachymetry
• Lensometry
• Manual refraction
• Sensorimotor examination
• Automated and manual perimetry
• Humphrey visual fields
• Virtual Reality visual fields
• Amsler Grid testing
• Intravitreal injection preparation
• EMR documentation
• BLS certification