Ophthalmic Technician I

Ophthalmic Technician IUnder indirect supervision, performs a variety of standard diagnostic procedures & tests on patients, in accordance w/ department protocol, to assist the ophthalmologist in the diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases & vision disorders. Follows Quality of Service Standards, follows Universal Precautions.Essential Responsibilities:Performance of fluorescein angiography (FA)Perform fluorescein & iris angiographyPerforms fundus & slip lamp photographyDevelops black & white opthalmic photographs, maintains photographic suite, monitors development of color films by outside vendorPerforms ICG fluorescein digital imagingConducts visual field testing using the Goldman perimeter & Humphrey automated perimeterTakes axial length measurements (A-scans) also performs B-scansPerforms slit lamp applanation & advanced tonometryPerforms fundus (stero disc) photography & slit lamp applanation tonometryPerforms keratometry; measures corneal curvature on intraocular lens patientsPerforms corneal endothelial cell count using specular microscope; derives accurate cell counts from photographsChecks visual acuity, uses lensometer & examines patient for abnormalities of color visionObtains patient history information: conducts patient education; records appropriate progress information, reports abnormal findings to physicianArranges patient examination & treatment areas; prepares patients for examinations, treatment or surgery; dilates patient eyes and/or places medicated eye drops into patient eyes per department protocolInitiates chart requests & assist w/ informed consents & completes required documentationServes as first assist in O.R. and/or minor procedure room, prepares & passes instruments during eye standardsMaintains professional image, equipment accuracy & safety, quality assurance & quality of service standardsEstablishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ patients, physicians & other nursing, service representatives personnelFollows Universal PrecautionsReports incidents of failure to follow procedures to Department Administrator or designeeParticipates in Departments Quality Assurance activitiesPerforms other related duties as requiredBasic Qualifications:Experience- Two (2) years practical experience as Ophthalmic Medical Assistant OR one (1) year training/practical experience as an Ophthalmic Technician - General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment in order to carry out function noted above - Demonstrated ability to operate/maintain ophthalmic equipment to perform duties noted above - Strong written & verbal skills for patient history assessment, medical record documentation & patient/familyEducationKnowledge of & skill at providing basic CPR requiredEquipment Utilized: Medical Office, Special Procedures Room (optional)License, Certification, RegistrationN/AAdditional Requirements:Preferred Qualifications:Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred; but not requiredCOA requiredNotes:Variable days and hours, all current and future locations