**MISSION STATEMENT** The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. **MD Anderson offers our employees:** - Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week - Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage - Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals - Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs - Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service - Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans - Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program - Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts - Fertility benefits - State of Texas longevity pay - Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. **SUMMARY** **JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES** **Patient Care** + Demonstrates competence, caring and compassion when performing technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedures. + Provides explanation when obtaining vital signs or other technical skills or ocular assessment. + Uses aseptic technique and infection control measures in the performance of duties. + Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatment, examinations and procedures. + Recognizes patient cares priorities, treatment plan, objectives and potential crises. + Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with physicians and patients/families. **Accurately documents and communicates interventions and measurements.** + Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider. + Under supervision, completes accurate, concise and legible documentation on patient hospital record. **Initiates patient work-ups in the ophthalmology clinic in a timely manner. These work-ups may include any of the following:** + Instills ophthalmic dilating drops/ophthalmic ointments + Visual acuities - numbers, letters. + Pin-hole acuities. + Derive past medical and ocular history. + Confrontational visual field. + Amsler automated and manual lensometry. + Amsler Grid Testing. + Pupil evaluation and iris assessment. + Recognize extra ocular muscle imbalance. + Steropsis testing. + Schirmer's tear test. + Estimation of anterior chamber depth. + Automated perimetry. + Goldmann tonometry. + Tono-Pen tonometry. + Color vision testing (Ishihara). + Refactometry (plus cylinder utilizing both the phoropter and trial frames). + Use of distometer. + Reinforcement of patient education. + Fundus, external photos. + Performs keratrometry, photokeratometry, and corneal topography. + Performs A scan Ultrasound Biometry. + Performs computer entry and analysis of intraocular lens calculations and distributes results according to policy. **Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies and the environment.** + Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and therapeutic environment. + Checks equipment/supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness and usability. + Cleans equipment and returns to proper place. + Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired. + Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned/requested. Other duties as assigned **Education** **Required** : High school diploma or equivalent. **Experience** **Required** : Two years related experience. **License/Certifications** All of the following: Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information + Requisition ID: 173390 + Employment Status: Full-Time + Employee Status: Regular + Work Week: Day/Evening + Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500 + Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000 + Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 86,500 + FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay + Fund Type: Hard + Work Location: Onsite + Pivotal Position: Yes + Referral Bonus Available?: Yes + Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes + Science Jobs: No \#LI-Onsite