Ophthalmic Technician

Under clinical direction, to perform routine and complex photographic techniques, and various diagnostic and clinical tasks in the care and treatment of patients.

Final Filing Date: The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date. 

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• Performs external, intraocular, and fluorescein angiographic photography;
   
• Processes angiography film for physician's evaluation and treatment prescription;
   
• Sorts, labels, and mounts photographs;
   
• Maintains files of visual fields and diagnostic ultrasound materials for diagnostic evaluation;
   
• Performs diagnostic visual field testing;
   
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound (B-scan);
   
• Maintains files of diagnostic ultrasound materials for evaluation;
   
• Performs measurements and calculations for intraocular lens implants (A-scan) prior to cataract extractions;
   
• Performs keratometry and provides refractive information on post surgical patients to physicians;
   
• Assists in routine patient handling with performance and recording of visual acuities, patient history, tonometry measurements, and general screening techniques;
   
• Evaluates therapeutic contact lens fitting and assists physicians in follow-up of patients;
   
• Maintains diagnostic equipment by cleaning, inspecting, and troubleshooting more complex problems;
   
• Maintains supply of materials needed for various diagnostic procedures;
   
• Obtains medical records for chart checks;
   
• Observes and reports any unusual complaint or condition of patients;
   
• Assists in scheduling patient appointments;
   
• Performs related work as required.

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Basic ophthalmic assistant practices;
   
• Use, application and maintenance of various ophthalmic patient care equipment and supplies such as ophthalmic lasers, ultrasound, tonometers, retinoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, etc.;
   
• Medical and ophthalmic terminology;
   
• Principles of asepsis;
   
• Patient observation skills including urgent and emergency condition reporting;
   
• Operation, maintenance and simple calibration of specialized equipment;
   
• Methods of measuring and recording acuity;
   
• Color vision testing methods;
   
• Basic tonometry;
   
• Ophthalmic anatomy and basic pathophysiologic principles.
  
  Ability to:
   
• Perform a variety of routine and complex ophthalmic and patient care tests and services;
   
• Gather and record patient ocular and physical history;
   
• Perform a variety of diagnostic and measurement techniques (A-Scan, B-Scan, ultrasound, etc.);
   
• Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on clinic equipment;
   
• Understand and follow written and oral English instructions;
   
• Provide direct ophthalmic patient care;
   
• Use English, communicate effectively both verbally and in written form;
   
• Organize priorities and follow through with assignments in a timely manner;
   
• Maintain positive relationships with patients and co-workers.

Salary : $67,983 - $82,096