Technician I, Ophthalmology

Job Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visits
• Assists provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients
• Examines records and forms and prepares patients for current exams and treatments
• Prepares appropriate equipment and instruments for surgery and follow-up care
• Assists Ophthalmologist by performing technical tests and records results for procedures for the ophthalmologist's analysis and interpretation
• Assists in refractive/diagnostic procedures including 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 including visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, pupil exams, and other technical tests required by the ophthalmologist
• Records data from tests and determines need for further evaluation
• Prepares procedure room
• Assists ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant using procedures pertaining to all types of ophthalmologic surgeries
• Prepares patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients
• Provides post-operative instructions as directed by the physician
• Assists provider 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 and hygiene post-procedurally
• Orders and maintains ophthalmologic medications and supplies
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
• Performs medication administration with appropriate competency
• Participates in Quality Initiatives for the department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Fully 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

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Working Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
• Full-time

Pay

$26.95 – $34.80 / hour