Orthoptist – Electrophysiology Department

• Full-Time Orthoptist Role  – Start early 2022
• Fantastic Salary and benefits.  Located Near South Bank
• Working in the Electrophysiology Department

The Queensland Eye Institute has a fantastic opportunity for a professional, motivated and experienced Orthoptist to join our expanding specialist medical practice.  We would encourage Orthoptists (including new grads) to apply.  The main function of the role will be to provide support to our Electrophysiology Department Clinical Team.   The role requires excellent communication skills, willingness to work as part of a busy team, flexibility and a strong focus on patient care.

Maintaining a mature work ethic, you will often be the first clinical point of contact for patients.  You will be required to provide a high level of service and support to Doctors while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure effective day to day running of the electrophysiology unit by preparing the unit for daily operations and ensuring the unit is tidy and equipment is shutdown as required at the end of each day or that appropriate hand over is undertaken;
• Meeting patients and providing an overview of the process for their visit;
• Investigating patients clinically prior to their consultation with the Doctors;
• Undertake testing using specialist equipment to include OCT & Fields
• Perform electrophysiology testing to ISCEV standards (including fixation of electrodes;
• Providing ongoing care to patients;
• Undertaking general administrative duties relating to patient care & appointment scheduling;
• Keeping up to date with current practices and recording work activities as part of continuing professional development;
• Continued professional will be provided.

Our roles require team members that are focused on providing high levels of patient care and a willingness to go the extra mile.

We look for the following key skills for our Clinical Team

• Adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Team Working skills
• Maturity & Self Motivation
• Patience and Resilience
• To be empathetic and the ability to handle emotional situations

Previous paediatric experience highly valued.

A good understanding of computer systems and a working knowledge of a paperless clinical environment would be a benefit. Previous experience with Houston VIP.net would be highly regarded.

We have a great team of committed professionals at the QEI.  Please contact Kelly Langdon on 0404 036 130 to discuss the role.  A position description is available for review.

All candidates must be double vaccinated for COVID-19.