Ophthalmology Technician Grade 1 to 2 (OPHTHALMOLOGY)

Overview

Ophthalmology technician sought for Groote Schuur Hospital to perform ophthalmic investigations, maintain equipment and manage patient records.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Two years of in-service training on ophthalmic specialised equipment after obtaining Level 1 Ophthalmic Assistant course.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining the appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining the appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to interact with patients, family members and members of the public.
• Ability to keep abreast of new developments in technology, sterilisation and disinfection methods.
• Ability to accurately record data and to provide accurate maintenance records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and other staff.
• Ability to work independently and with good time management.
• Ability to perform routine tasks and acquire technical skills.
• Ability to adhere to required health and safety standards.
• Must be able to plan well and understand the need to report to an ophthalmologist.

Duties

• Perform ophthalmic special investigations.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment and consulting room hygiene.
• Assist in ophthalmic counselling and the distribution of information material.
• Keep accurate and retrievable patient records.
• Responsible for consulting room provisioning.
• Participate in departmental audit programmes.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Prof N Du Toit Tel No: (021) 406-6216

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS