FA Ophthalmic Technician
About The Position
At OOMC, we aspire to be the preferred care destination for our patients and the communities we serve. This vision is accomplished through focusing on the needs of our patients as we partner with our affiliated clinicians and community providers in the pursuit of better health. The values that drives our culture at OOMC include a caring attitude, quality focus, collaboration, excellence, and good corporate citizenship. By integrating these behaviors into our day to day operations, we support and delivery the highest quality health care and we create a positive employee experiences. Seeking a Full-Time Fluorescein Angiography Technician/Ophthalmic Technician to work primarily out of our Elmwood Park office, with support to other locations as needed. Travel up to 30 miles from the home office may be required. This is a day-shift position, Monday through Friday. The Fluorescein Angiography Technician is responsible for performing and assisting with fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography procedures, as well as providing comprehensive ophthalmic technician support. This role plays a critical part in diagnosing and managing retinal and other ophthalmic conditions through high-quality imaging and patient care.
Requirements
- Certified Phlebotomist (required)
- Strong technical proficiency in fluorescein angiography and retinal imaging techniques
- Knowledge of retinal anatomy, pathology, and common retinal diseases
- Experience operating and maintaining ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
- Excellent attention to detail in image capture, documentation, and quality control
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates are a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography, including dye injection and retinal image capture
- Obtain high-quality retinal images using specialized ophthalmic imaging equipment
- Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, addressing concerns, and ensuring comfort and safety
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot retinal imaging equipment (e.g., fundus cameras)
- Accurately document patient information, procedures, and test results
- Ensure image quality and adherence to safety and clinical protocols
- Work up patients for retina and other ophthalmic specialties, as retina is not seen daily
- Perform additional diagnostic testing, including: OCT A/B/E Scan Pentacam IOL measurements
- Collaborate effectively with physicians and clinical staff to support patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
