Job Summary:

Under direct supervision and order from a physician, optometrist and/or Department Administrator or designee, performs a variety of standard diagnostic tests of the eye, following established procedures and policies as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and visual disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

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

- Checks visual acuity before administering any test or performing any photography.

- Aids physician in explanation of testing procedures, side effects, and follow-up care.

- Performs visual field testing in one or more of its three standard forms: Automated central and peripheral fields; Tangent screens; Goldman perimetry.

- Ascertains lenses prescription as needed prior to testing. Document the findings.

- Performs keratometry measurements, interferometry, lensometry, and tonometry as needed.

- Performs accurate ultrasound A-scan measurements and IOL calculations for cataract surgery and lens implantation; performs B-scan diagnostic exam in search of ocular abnormalities or foreign bodies. May have to perform in operating room setting.

- Must have knowledge of photographical techniques to perform the following:

- Fluorescein angiography in proper sequence and in stereo and color fundus photos in stereo.

- Iris angiography in proper sequence.

- Photograph the anterior chamber of the eye by means of a slit lamp, including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens.

- Photograph the external anatomy of the eye or facial portions by means of microphotography with a 35-mm camera or Polaroid camera.

- Photograph conjunctiva and corneal abnormalities by means of a corneascope camera and/or corneal topography.

- Photograph during ocular surgery if needed.

- Must have experience with digital photography and transferring data to CDs.

- Must have knowledge of basic functions of a 35-mm camera and its variable settings and capabilities of a Polaroid camera.

- Must have knowledge of most common film types to include black and white, color negative print, color slide, Polaroids black/white, color and sensitivity rating for each.

- Must have knowledge of darkroom techniques to include processing and printing of film by manual method if digital camera not functioning and to perform processing if needed.

- Evaluate the patients condition by observing signs, symptoms, and reactions to testing procedures, and reports to RN and physician any unusual reactions.

- Have basic computer skills.

- Maintains appropriate filing system of all diagnostic photography and testing reports.

- Maintains clean and organized work area, and replaces expendable supplies as needed.

- Performs any other duties necessary to help in the smooth operation of the department as a whole.

- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.

- Performs other duties as required.

- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting.

Education

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• N/A
  
  

License, Certification, Registration

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• Ophthalmic Technician Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personel in Opthomology OR Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personel in Opthomology
  
  

Additional Requirements:

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• N/A
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• • JCAPHO certification preferred.
  
  
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.
  
  

Notes:

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• Work Saturdays.
  
  
• May work 8 or 10hrs shifts.
  
  
• Travel required in KP Riverside service area to backfill needs.