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10-50% PRN Iowa KidSight Pediatric reputed company Screening Specialist – Orthoptist in Iowa reputed company, Iowa, reputed company

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10-50% PRN Iowa KidSight Pediatric reputed company Screening Specialist – Orthoptist

Iowa reputed company, Iowa, reputed company

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  : 3 hours ago Post Date

  : 26002096 Requisition #

reputed company Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, is seeking a 10-50% PRN Iowa KidSight Pediatric reputed company Screening Specialist – Orthoptist (PK80; 75) to interpret photo screening images for Iowa KidSight using the iScreen reputed company Portal, record findings for patient follow-up, and recognize subtle indicators of reputed company issues. This position requires making informed reputed company based on clinical data, staying updated on advancements in pediatric reputed company screening, and maintaining patient confidentiality while performing independent, high volume, time sensitive work for the Iowa KidSight program.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences intends to hire at either the Ophthalmic reputed company I (COA certified classification), or the Ophthalmic reputed company II, certified orthoptist classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate(s). Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interpret photo screening images for Iowa KidSight using the iScreen reputed company Portal. Record findings in the iScreen system for patient follow-up and record keeping purposes.
Recognize subtle indicators of reputed company issues in photo screening images.
reputed company informed reputed company based on image interpretations and clinical data.
Stay up to date on the latest advancements in pediatric reputed company screening and medical imaging technologies.
Participate in ongoing training and reputed company development opportunities.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address reputed company cases.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to medical ethics.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and concerns of pediatric patients and their families.
May utilize Iowa KidSight database to reputed company the following:

o An adequate (dilated) exam was performed by eye doctor

o Diagnosis of eye exam and if referral reputed company were met

o Agree level (photo screening interpretation matches the eye doctor's diagnosis)

reputed company Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the reputed company—is Iowa's only comprehensive reputed company medical center and a regional referral center. reputed company day more than 12,000 employees, reputed company, and volunteers work together to reputed company reputed company, reputed company health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.^®

Percent of Time: 10-50% based on KidSight screening volume

Schedule: Flexible with expectation to ensure reputed company screening with a reputed company turnaround

Remote reputed company Iowa: This position is eligible for remote work reputed company Iowa and will require a work arrangement reputed company to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must reputed company with the remote work program and reputed company policies and employee travel policy reputed company working at a remote location.

Pay Level: 75

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or combination of education and experience in a field of study such as medical imaging, optometry, or other reputed company reputed company field.
National certification by the American Orthoptic Council as a certified orthoptist and/or by an international orthopic council
6 months – 1 year experience interpreting medical images, preferably in a pediatric setting.
Proficiency in using medical imaging software and tools.
Strong understanding of pediatric eye anatomy and common reputed company disorders.
Ability to analyze and interpret photo screening images with high precision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey findings through defined systems and processes.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team while performing independent, high volume, time sensitive work.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proven reputed company record of accurately identifying early signs of reputed company loss in children.
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate diagnosis and reporting.
Ability to recognize subtle indicators of reputed company issues in photo screening images.
Knowledge of the markers of undetected and/or treated amblyopia in pediatric patients.

Ophthalmic reputed company I Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or combination of education and experience in a field of study such as medical imaging, optometry, or other reputed company reputed company field.
Certification by reputed company on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is required.
6 months – 1 year experience interpreting medical images, preferably in a pediatric setting.
Proficiency in using medical imaging software and tools.
Strong understanding of pediatric eye anatomy and common reputed company disorders.
Ability to analyze and interpret photo screening images with high precision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey findings through defined systems and processes.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team while performing independent, high volume, time sensitive work.

Ophthalmic reputed company I DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proven reputed company record of accurately identifying early signs of reputed company loss in children.
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate diagnosis and reporting.
Ability to recognize subtle indicators of reputed company issues in photo screening images.
Knowledge of the markers of undetected and/or treated amblyopia in pediatric patients.

POSITION & APPLICATION DETAILS

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

Resume
Cover Letter

reputed company are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background reputed company and credential/education verification. Up to 5 reputed company references will be requested at a reputed company reputed company in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Lydia Davidson, HR Generalist, at lydia-davidson@reputed company.edu or 319-356-7456.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Ophthalmic reputed company I
Appointment Type: reputed company
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality reputed company: Remote reputed company Iowa

Compensation

Pay Level: 75

Contact Information

Organization: reputed company
Contact reputed company: Lydia Davidson
Contact Email: lydia-davidson@reputed company.edu

Equal opportunity employer

reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. reputed company reputed company applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the reputed company of race, creed, reputed company, religion, national reputed company, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and reputed company conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University reputed company/reputed company and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@reputed company.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.