Kensington Health:

Kensington Health is a not-for-profit, community-based model of specialized healthcare services that creates consistently better health outcomes by tirelessly pursuing the best ways to respond to unmet health needs within the communities served.

Kensington Health offers a diverse range of services including long-term care, hospice and community care, cancer screening, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and eye tissue processing for transplants.

Kensington Health is deeply committed to being an inclusive place to work, live and receive care. In addition, Kensington Health is a system partner, helping to co-lead and support the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team, and are affiliated with the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine.

For additional information about Kensington Health, please visit our website at https://www.kensingtonhealth.org

Kensington Vision & Research Centre:

Kensington Vision & Research Centre (KVRC) is a division of the Kensington Eye Institute (KEI). With its clinical, diagnostic, and ancillary vision care services, as well as its research capabilities, KVRC builds on our existing surgical services to make KEI a truly comprehensive academic eye institute.

KVRC is committed to providing patients with the highest quality ophthalmology care, encompassing all aspects of the patient experience. Not only do we strive to provide our patients with safe and timely care with excellent health outcomes, we also strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment where our patients’ needs come first.

Position Overview:

Kensington Vision & Research Centre (KVRC) is seeking an experienced full-time Ophthalmic Technician or Technologist to provide support to the Ophthalmologist and staff in providing high quality patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists Ophthalmologists in the clinics by accurately and efficiently testing patients’ far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception, applying eye drops to anesthetize or dilate the eye, obtaining intraocular pressure with Goldmann Tonometry, pachymetry, checking pupils for RAPD.
• Performs Visual Field Testing, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Photography, Ultrasound (A-scan, B-scan, UBM), Topography, Endothelial Cell Count, IOL Master.
• Performs tests for research patients by following strict research guidelines and protocols.
• Provides instructions to patients concerning their eye care in accordance with clinic policies and protocols.
• Facilitates timely and accurate medical records management and ensures each record contains appropriate documentation as per established policy of medical record content.
• Establishes and maintains good relations and professionalism when connecting with patients, their families, and the Kensington Health community both in the clinic and in the community.
• Follows established processes to obtain, manage and utilize patient information to enhance and improve individual and organizational performance in patient care.
• Promotes the philosophy and practices of patient-centred care and promotes the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
• Communicates with and supports patients and their families in their involvement and participation in decision making with respect to their vision care.
• Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying issues and in managing conflicts. .
• Continually investigates and suggest/provide ideas, resources and suggestions supporting the move to new and improved methods of delivering services to our patients.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Possess a good eye for detail due to the complexity of the position.
• Technical minded with manual dexterity required for finer detail work.
• Ability to manage patient expectations and concerns.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, demonstrate a willingness to learn and also coach others.
• Ability to interpret ambiguous situations and put them into a structured framework.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks, tight timelines and peak busy periods.
• Ability to communicate (written and oral skills) in a professional manner with internal and external stakeholders and deal with impacts and issues.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an ophthalmology setting mandatory.
• Experience with ophthalmology diagnostic tools such as biometry, IOL Master, refraction, Goldmann tonometry, topography, OCT, perimetry, slit lamp examination, basic eye motility, and related exam room testing is essential.
• Experience working with electronic patient scheduling software and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
• in-depth knowledge of ophthalmic equipment, procedures and techniques needed to function smoothly and efficiently.
• Medical background helpful.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Research experience helpful but not required.

Required Professional Designation/Certificate:

• Sc. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification; Certified Ophthalmic Technicians (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT).

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.

Pension Plan:

• Effective start date, employees qualify to enroll in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan).

Location: Downtown Toronto.

______________________________________________________

Please submit resumes by 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Kensington Health thanks all applicants for their interest in advance however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

______________________________________________________

COVID-19 Precautions:

● Candidate must be fully vaccinated including 3rd dose:
○ Successful candidates will have to provide Kensington Health with a proof of COVID-19 vaccination (religious and medical exemptions may apply).
● Passive screening for all staff, residents, and visitors.
● Personal protective equipment (PPE):
○ Masks must be worn at all times except when eating (new masks are provided when mask becomes soiled).
○ Eye protection (goggles or face shield) required when entering the room of an isolated resident.
○ Gowns provided when entering the room of an isolated resident (most likely not applicable for this position).
○ N95 required when in contact with positive or suspect positive residents.
● Social distancing, floor marks and room signage.
● Increased hand hygiene.
● Enhanced cleaning of high touch areas.
● Cohorting staff.
● Audits- universal masking, donning, and doffing, 4 moments of hand hygiene.
● Infection control training.
● Staff who are ill, are not permitted to report for work and must isolate until cleared by Occupational Health or Toronto Public Health.
● Any positive staff or resident cases are reported to Toronto Public Health who directs on interventions that we must be implemented.

______________________________________________________

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process, such as tests, skills demonstrations, etc. Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• using an Electronic Medical Records (EMR): 1 year (preferred)
• working in an ophthalmology setting: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-28

Please Note :
optimuspartners.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, optimuspartners.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.