Technician I, Ophthalmology

Job Summary

The Certified Ophthalmology Technician I works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, assuming the responsibility and accountability of performing Ophthalmic tests on patients as requested by Ophthalmologist.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visit.
• Affords assistance to the provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients. This assistance includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Examines records and forms and prepares patients for current exam and treatments.
  • Prepares appropriate equipment and instruments for surgery and follow-up care.
  • Affords technical tests and records results for procedures for the ophthalmologists analysis and interpretation.
  • Affords assistance in refractive/diagnostic procedures to include manual manifest refractions, auto-refractometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, keratometry, ocular photography, B-scan, A-scan, Retinoscopy, and pupillary reflex and ocular motility testing.
  • Conducts vision screening tests to include, but not limited to, the following: Visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, pupil exams, and other technical tests required by the ophthalmologist.
  • Records data above tests and determines need for further evaluation.
• Prepares procedure room.
• Affords assistance to the ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types ophthalmologic surgeries.
• Prepares patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients.
• Provides post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
• Affords assistance in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction.
• Prepares and fits patients with special optometric devices as instructed by the provider.
• Instructs patients in correct care, hygiene post procedurally.
• Orders and maintains ophthalmologic medications and supplies.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly. Medication administration with appropriate competency.

Quality Initiatives for the department

Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Basic Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• License, Certification, Registration: Basic Life Support required at hire.

Additional Requirements

• Proficient in Goldman Visual Fields, Manual Refractometry, Corneal Topography, Manual Keratometry, Ocular Photography, Retinoscopy, B-scan, A-scan and Fluorescein Angiography.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAAHEP-accredited OT program.