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Sr. Diagnostic Technician

UCSF·San Francisco, California

$52 - $65/hr·Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 21 hours ago
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About the role

Responsible for the efficient organization of technical functions within the ophthalmology practice, focusing on patient work-up and preliminary testing. Duties include maintaining equipment, ensuring patient safety, and supporting providers across various clinical services.

Under general supervision of the Technician Supervisor and Clinical Manager, and guided by the policies and procedures of UCSF Medical Center, Ambulatory Services, and the Department of Ophthalmology, the Clinical Technician is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of the practice to which he/she is assigned. This assignment may vary from day to day, and requires an individual to be flexible and well-trained. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Technician is patient care, work-up, and preliminary testing in preparation for the Provider’s examination of the patient.

The Clinical Technician

  • Acts within the scope of practice an ophthalmic technician and carries out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department for any of the assigned Clinical Services, (i.e. General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Ocular Plastics, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, and Retina/Vitreous)
  • Monitors the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety
  • Cleans and maintains the equipment used by the practice
  • Daily stocks supplies and maintains the order of each day’s assigned areas
  • Maintains an orderly and professional appearance in all the clinic areas of the Department
  • Actively pursues and attends continuing educational opportunities to ensure current knowledge in the ever-evolving role of the ophthalmic technician
  • Stays abreast of changes in the field and seeks new skills and/or training as new, upgraded, or advancements in instrumentation develops

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values [https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values].

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here [https://diversity.ucsf.edu/].

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu%2Fcompensation-and-benefits%2Findex.html__%3B!!LQC6Cpwp!uPLWUNVR0rFXMaSxiegp2raBmrA8C98l3-u68X5cON0um3OJMU_XUivT5BcOsGRYxtGPmgcRECZCCPoE3BWZz30_aN1A%24&data=05%7C02%7Ckellestad%40deloitte.com%7C09196a31acf74487ae9208de8b4b632a%7C36da45f1dd2c4d1faf135abe46b99921%7C0%7C0%7C639101353128138525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YCGJ3ybBxqEKRAZBHus2KaGkepN2dmG3pACwRBxDLng%3D&reserved=0]

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of clinical ophthalmology experience and COA certification along with CRA or ROUB credentials. Candidates must have advanced knowledge of ocular anatomy and the ability to perform surgical assisting and patient instruction.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Care
  • Professionalism
  • Patient Education
  • Emergency Response
  • Surgical Assisting
  • JCAHO Compliance
  • Ocular Anatomy
  • Ophthalmic Instrumentation
  • Ocular Physiology
  • Clinical Ophthalmology

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$52 - $65/hr
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
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UCSF

The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UC San Francisco is a pioneering leader in providing outstanding, state of the art healthcare that is equitable and inclusive. In alignment with the wider UCSF mission to advance health worldwide, we are committed to...

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TypeEducational
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

California diagnostic tech roles stay selective

In California, senior diagnostic technician openings in ophthalmology are typically competitive because employers look for experienced clinical candidates with COA certification and additional credentials such as CRA or ROUB. These roles often require strong surgical assisting skills, patient instruction, and advanced knowledge of ocular anatomy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your credential mix and recent surgical-assist experience before applying.

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