Certified Ophthalmic Technician-NYEE (14th St)

Mount Sinai Health System

5d

About The Position

Assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel in performing complex diagnostic tests necessary to evaluate patients’ eye problems. The technician may also train lower-level staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 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, and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
• Directs patient flow for examinations by an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arranges laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, patient 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