Ophthalmic Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of technical care, using Government furnished facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Caseload includes scheduled and unscheduled requirements for care.
• Perform a full range diagnostic examinations and provide the quality and timelines of treatment records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided.
• The Health Care Provider (HCP) shall refer patients to an optometrist or ophthalmologist for consultative opinions as needed in reference to diagnostics.
• Aid in the pre-operative evaluation of surgical patients, including diagnostic tests used to evaluate patients such as corneal topography and Pachymetry.
• Provide pre-operative services including setting up the operating room, providing appropriate equipment and instruments for ophthalmic surgery cases, and maintaining a sterile environment for surgery.
• Ensure the laser is operational and assist the surgeon in operating the laser equipment for laser refractive surgery procedures.
• Provide intra-operative support to the surgeon as a surgical assistant and scrubs assistant.
• Assist the optometrist and ophthalmologist in all aspects of routine and specialty contact lens care.
• Provide post-operative support by properly disposing of all contaminated supplies, ensure the instruments are cleaned and sterilized, send damaged or broken equipment or instruments for servicing or replacement, and prepare incident reports if indicated for signature by the attending surgeon.
• Provide and document telephonic assistance to patients as appropriate and in accordance with Military Treatment Facility (MTF) protocols.
• Attend periodic department meetings to review and evaluate the care and treatment provided to patients.
• Participate in clinical research as directed by the Director of the Laser Refractive Surgery Center.
• Provide clinical education and instruction to ophthalmology and optometry students, residents, and Physician Assistant students rotating through the Ophthalmology Services.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Follow the clients’ policies and procedures.
• Adhere to employer work practices as described in Cayuse policies.
• Draft and deliver additional reports as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience, with at least six months of that occurring within the past 12 months.
• Practical knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, supplies, and skills sufficient to set up surgical materials and position and drape patients for surgery.
• Practical knowledge and skills sufficient to recognize and assess deviations from normal conditions, make immediate modifications, and notify Ophthalmologist in charge.
• Possess knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated assignments and training or work experience sufficient to resolve a range of problems with responsibility for carrying assignments to completion.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Must maintain BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• N95 Respirator Clearance for fit testing and unrestricted wearing must be provided prior to starting work and annually.
• Tuberculosis screening performed within three months of reporting to the client’s site.
• Current required immunizations: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine or positive antibody titer, Varicella vaccine or positive antibody titer or diagnosis or verification of a history of varicella disease, Hepatitis B vaccine series or Positive Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, Influenza vaccine (annual).
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with all parties and other health care providers.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.