Ophthalmic Technician

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority

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Prairie Village, KS Until 9/19/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

Position Title

Ophthalmic Technician

KU Eye and Surgery Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Supports physicians by performing specialized ophthalmic duties requiring demonstrated expertise under supervision.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • "Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • Performs as necessary the readying of patient examination rooms.
  • Maintains minor procedure and laser rooms including ordering of supplies.
  • Maintains ophthalmic equipment.
  • Escorts patients to examination rooms, performs all ophthalmic pre-testing and assists with examinations and procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge base by attending continuing education offerings.
  • Coordinates work with clerical personnel to maintain the efficiency of the clinic and promote optimal patient care.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate
  • 1 or more years of Ophthalmic Tech or Optometry Tech experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-55841

Important information for you to know as you apply:

  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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About this role

Summary

Performs ophthalmic duties, assists examinations, manages equipment, maintains clinical operations.

Job title

Ophthalmic Technician

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Prairie Village, KS; in-office role; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ophthalmicpatient careequipment maintenance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

ophthalmicclinicaltechnical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Prairie Village, KS, USA

On-site City