Ophthalmic Technician I

Ophthalmic Technician I

Under 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 angiography
• Performs fundus & slip lamp photography
• Develops black & white opthalmic photographs, maintains photographic suite, monitors development of color films by outside vendor
• Performs ICG fluorescein digital imaging
• Conducts visual field testing using the Goldman perimeter & Humphrey automated perimeter
• Takes axial length measurements (A-scans) also performs B-scans
• Performs slit lamp applanation & advanced tonometry
• Performs fundus (stero disc) photography & slit lamp applanation tonometry
• Performs keratometry; measures corneal curvature on intraocular lens patients
• Performs corneal endothelial cell count using specular microscope; derives accurate cell counts from photographs
• Checks visual acuity, uses lensometer & examines patient for abnormalities of color vision
• Obtains patient history information: conducts patient education; records appropriate progress information, reports abnormal findings to physician
• Arranges 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 protocol
• Initiates chart requests & assist w/ informed consents & completes required documentation
• Serves as first assist in O.R. and/or minor procedure room, prepares & passes instruments during eye standards
• Maintains professional image, equipment accuracy & safety, quality assurance & quality of service standards
• Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ patients, physicians & other nursing, service representatives personnel
• Follows Universal Precautions
• Reports incidents of failure to follow procedures to Department Administrator or designee
• Participates in Departments Quality Assurance activities
• Performs other related duties as required

Basic 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/family

Education

• Knowledge of & skill at providing basic CPR required
• Equipment Utilized: Medical Office, Special Procedures Room (optional)

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred; but not required
• COA required

Notes:

• Variable days and hours, all current and future locations