Specialized Ophthalmology Technician / Orthoptist / Optometrist / Optician - 80% to 100%

Company Description ## With more than 13'000 employees representing 160 professions, the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève are a leading institution at the national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking here. The position is attached to the Département des neurosciences cliniques. This department provides care to patients of all ages, children and adults, suffering from neurosurgical, neurological, ophthalmological, and otorhinolaryngological pathologies. Care is adapted to the needs and difficulties of the patient, from the most acute sectors (intermediate care units) to the rehabilitation sectors (neurorehabilitation). The objective of the department is to lead patients towards a recovery of their autonomy through teaching, support, and outpatient follow-up. It ensures the operation of patients as well as their support, in order to promote an early return home. In the same vein, outpatient care is also prioritized and operative activity optimized, to facilitate accessibility to care within a reasonable timeframe. The Service d'ophtalmologie of the HUG has been, since its creation in 1878, the leading ophthalmology center in the canton of Geneva in terms of diagnosis, treatment of eye diseases, as well as research. It relies on the most modern diagnostic methods, the most innovative techniques, and minimally invasive surgical intervention methods. Its primary values are those of a university service. Job Description ## You will work at the heart of a multidisciplinary team in a university environment at the forefront of technological innovations. Within the Service d'ophtalmologie, you will ensure a varied activity composed of various technical imaging and functional exploration examinations allowing for the assurance of quality care for patients (OCT, angiographies, retinographies, biometries, ultrasounds, visual fields, visual acuity measurement, refraction). You guarantee the technical quality of examinations and compliance with procedures. Constantly monitoring technological developments, you perform the fine-tuning of techniques and procedures, and participate in research as well as the testing of new equipment. You take part, as needed, in teaching, development, and research activities while cooperating closely with all employees of the unit and the hospital. Qualifications ## You hold a Swiss diploma in orthoptics/optometry/optics or a recognized EU diploma or hold a recognized professional training in Switzerland that corresponds to the sought profile. Having undergone extended training in technical ophthalmological examinations is an asset. A right to practice in the canton of Geneva is indispensable. Initial professional experience in performing technical ophthalmological examinations, acquired in a hospital setting, clinic, or practice, is required. Expertise in performing visual fields constitutes an asset. Depending on the profile, an activity primarily dedicated to this specialty may be considered. You are comfortable using common IT tools. You have perfect mastery of the French language. You possess good organizational skills and demonstrate professional rigor. You demonstrate empathy and respect towards patients as well as your colleagues thanks to your developed team spirit. You possess high stress resistance and know how to adapt according to the situation. Additional Information ## • Start date: as soon as possible • Number of positions: 1 • Activity rate: 80% to 100% • Function class: 13 or 14 depending on the profile • Contract: CDI • Application deadline: 21.08.2026 • Requests for information: Mme C. Rigaut, head of the technical team, tel 079 553 80 00 Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of the diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates. This advertisement is addressed to women and men alike. Wishing to commit to the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Office cantonal de l'emploi. Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform are taken into account. Paper and email applications will not be processed.