Ophthalmic Assistant

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital

📁: Technologists/Technicians

📅   : ALB00467910 Requisition #

📅   : Nov 30, 2024 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: N

Classification: Ophthalmic Assistant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Ophthalmology Clinic

Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 09-DEC-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time

Date Available: 06-JAN-2025

Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $27.91

Maximum Salary: $33.94

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

IJCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or equivalent. Minimum of one year experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant in a busy Ophthalmology Clinic. CPR certified. Knowledge of glaucoma, retina, neuro-ophthalmology, comprehensive clinics. Knowledge of ophthalmic lasers. Knowledge of medical device reprocessing. Good understanding of medical terminology. Good understanding of ocular pharmacology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as a team player. Ability to prioritize multiple activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one year experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant in a hospital setting. Ophthalmic Assistant accredited training program. Demonstrates AHS values of compassion, accountability, respect, engagement, safety. Ophthalmic Assistant may be required to work overtime hours depending on physician schedule.

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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