Visual Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Koch Eye Associates is proud to have served the residents of Rhode Island with field-leading eye care for almost 40 years. We began our practice in 1981 out of a small office in Warwick, and now we have eight locations spanning Warwick, Cranston, North Kingstown, Wakefield, and Woonsocket. Our dedicated team of ophthalmologists and optometrists is devoted to providing top-notch, stress-free care to our patients.

As our Visual Field Technician, you are responsible for performing automated perimetry on patients as ordered by the provider using an automated visual field machine. The Visual Field Technician helps facilitate efficient patient flow and works with the clinical team to prepare patients for their visit with the doctor. Ensures the testing room is clean and equipment sanitized between patients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and understand the patient exam note including orders for visual field testing
• Perform visual field testing according to doctor’s orders
• Use of appropriate trial lenses as needed for testing
• Ensure correct and accurate testing results by proper set up, instructing and monitoring patients during testing.
• Transfer results to patient’s medical record via EHR
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean visual field machine
• Perform other tasks as required
• Must have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manual
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of eye anatomy and medical terminology
• Ability to speak clearly and in a professional manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional Customer service experience
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships within a team and with other departments
• Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.
• Willing and able to travel to other offices for business needs.

Education and Experience:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting
• Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
• Driving independently to other facilities

Working Conditions:

• Travel to other locations is necessary.
• Work may involve a high level of stress.
• Occupational Exposure - Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.

Our full-time employment package offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins first day of the month following date of hire
• FSA and HSA
• Paid long-term disability (LTD)
• Paid LIFE and AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• 401k Plan

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.