Certified Ophthalmic Technician-NYEE (14th St)

Mount Sinai Health Systems • Carle Place, NY

5d • $29 - $33

About The Position

Assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel in performing complex diagnostic tests needed to evaluate patients’ eye problems. May provide training to lower-level staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including central and peripheral visual field tests, ocular motility tests, color vision tests, pharmacological pupil tests, tonometry, tonography, and Tensilon tonography to determine intraocular pressure, as well as pupil testing for size, equality, and reaction before dilation.
• Directs patient flow for an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions outside the ocular examination; arranges laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, admissions, and surgery as requested by the physician; and explains diagnostic procedures and treatment methods to address patient and family concerns.
• Calibrates and maintains instruments, including bio-microscopes, lensometers, keratometers, tangent screens, slit lamps, and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and the microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
• Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures and assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments, and operating room surgery as required.
• May provide training to lower-level staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED