111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010
Kids Are Our Everything.Department
10344 Ophthalmology
Pay Range
$31.31 - $52.19
Day Shift
About the Role: The Orthoptist will obtain pertinent ophthalmic history and systemic review. Will perform visual acuity testing, orthoptic motor and sensory evaluations, objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. ophthalmic ultrasonography, visual fields, ERG, OCT) as requested. Will perform orthoptic training and assist physicians in performing special procedures and difficult examination techniques. Will maintain inventory of examination lenses, instruments, fixation targets, eye drops, etc. Will work closely with the full-time staff, fellows, residents and other orthoptists. Will assist with orientation and instruction of residents and fellows to perform orthoptic examinations and with prospective and retrospective clinical studies.
Primary site is Shady Grove with flexibility to work at other sites as needed
What You'll Bring: Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED HS diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 2 year undergraduate college education or equivalent. At least 2 years orthoptics training. .
Required Skills/KnowledgeGood communication skills with patients, parents, coworkers and physicians are essential. Orthoptics, Retinoscopy, Goldmann and Humphrey perimetry competence are required.
Required Licenses and Certifications Certification (or eligibility) by American Orthoptics Council. .
Functional AccountabilitiesPatient Services- Perform visual fields testing.
- Perform visual acuity testing.
- Perform Orthoptic sensory evaluation and administer Orthoptic eye exercises.
- Perform objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. Ophthalmic photography ERG, OCT).
Physician Support- Support physicians to perform special procedures and difficult examination techniques.
- Assist with orientation and instruction of residents and fellows to perform Orthoptic examinations.
- Assist with perspective and retrospective clinical studies.
Administrative Support- Coordinate and plan the monthly eye conferences.
- Process paperwork to include completeness and efficient data entry.
Maintenance- Maintain inventory of examination lenses, instruments, fixation targets, eyedrops.
- Maintain examination lenses, instruments in safe working order.
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
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.
