Diagnostic Tech I PT

About the role

Contributes to the organization by performing diagnostic tests as ordered by an Ophthalmologist. The Diagnostic Technician works with the Diagnostics team to provide services to a wide arrange of patients and their Physicians.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require knowledge and good patient care, to include:
  • Visual Testing
  • Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Corneal Topography
  • IOL Master/Lenstar
  • Basic IOL Calculations
  • Pachemetry
  • Specular Microscopy (ECC)
  • Basic Fundus Photography
  • External Photography for Ocular Plastics and Eye Muscle Documentation
  • Preparing/Cleaning/Maintaining Exam Rooms
  • Assumes responsibility with team for the overall cleanliness of diagnostic rooms
  • Advises Director of any problems with equipment
  • Complies with HIPPA regulations
  • Responsible for continuing education and professional development
  • All other duties as assigned
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds and sufficient manual dexterity to operate therapeutic equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to handle behavioral issues of patients and visitors while under highly stressful and volatile situations.
• Work is performed in an outpatient clinic environment.
• Work may be stressful at times.
• Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Exposure to communicable disease.
• This position has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Certifications & Licenses: Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Experience: 1-2 years of work experience performing diagnostics testing for an Ophthalmologist.

Benefits

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, 401(K), Free Life Insurance & LTD, Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Schedule

Must be available Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45am‑4:45pm.