*This is a benefited, part time (40 hours per two week pay period) position with 8-hr day shift. The schedule will be alternating two days (Tuesdays and Fridays) then three days a week at the Mericos Eye Center on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.* Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.  *Why join Scripps Health?** * At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. * Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. * Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. * Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. * We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. * Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. * * *Why join this team?* The Scripps Mericos Eye Institute, located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, is a nationally recognized center for excellence in eye care and clinical research. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, including innovative eyesight correction technologies such as cataract and laser surgery. We are looking for an Ophthalmic Technician experienced with imaging and laser procedures. The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for: · Performing patient assessments and technical skills to accurately assess the ophthalmic status of each patient, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate. · Educates patients and documents patient interactions. · Practices infection control · Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care. · Additional responsibilities include: managing technician schedules, supply and medication ordering and inventory. · Assist with imaging procedures including OCT, WaveScan, Visual Field, IOL Master · Assist with laser procedures including Lasik, PRK, Catalys Lser, YAG/SLT Laser, Aargon Laser *Required Qualifications:* * Current BLS card for Healthcare Professional from American Heart Association (AHA) * Ophthalmic Technician experience with imaging and laser procedures *Preferred Qualification:* * Laser certification: Vixs/AMO Laser certification, Vixs/AMO Femto laser certification, Catalys laser certification, or Idesign certification * Ophthalmic Technician Certificate preferred * Completion of a certified Ophthalmic Technical program preferred * Ability to scribe * Epic experience **Job:** **Pt Care Technical* **Organization:** **Scripps La Jolla Hospital* **Title:** *Ophthalmic Tech – Part Time – La Jolla* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA* **Requisition ID:** *252001938*