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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or combination of education and experience in a field of study such as medical imaging, optometry, or other healthcare related 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 vision 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 track record of accurately identifying early signs of vision loss in children.

• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate diagnosis and reporting.

• Ability to recognize subtle indicators of vision issues in photo screening images.

• Knowledge of the markers of undetected and/or treated amblyopia in pediatric patients.

Ophthalmic Professional 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 healthcare related field.

• Certification by the Joint Commission 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 vision 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 Professional I DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record of accurately identifying early signs of vision loss in children.

• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate diagnosis and reporting.

• Ability to recognize subtle indicators of vision 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

Job openings 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 check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step 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@uiowa.edu or 319-356-7456.