Ophthalmic Technician I

Job Summary:

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:

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

• 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

• The duties listed are representative only for the job classification of Ophthalmic Technician I & the specific duties of any one (1) position may vary depending on work assignments

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Ophthalmic Technician I

LOCATION: San Diego, California

REQNUMBER: 1434341

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.