Ophthalmic Tech Certified

UNC Health Care Systems • Chapel Hill, NC

29d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the UNC Health Outpatient Commitment Incentive Program! The Commitment Incentive includes $5,000 paid over a three (3) year commitment period. To learn more about the requirements, please visit: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: This is intermediate level work obtaining complex history information and performing extensive ophthalmic tests according to physician orders. Assignments are repetitive Tasks but varied and require considerable knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. It is independent work that requires minimal supervision by the Ophthalmologist or Supervisor. The work often includes teaching and/or assessing skills to other less skilled ophthalmic personnel. Certification at this level ensures that the technician can perform these tasks accurately which improves patient care and increases flow efficiency. Certification at this level is optimal for supervisory roles. Responsibilities: 1. Patient Assessment - Interviews patient to collect and update medical and ocular history, family and social history, records previous surgeries and treatments, updates medications, allergies and pharmacy information. Obtains patients chief complaint asking questions as appropriate for recording severity, context, duration, frequency, associated symptoms, pain scale, etc. 2. Patient Testing - Independently performs elements of comprehensive exam such as visual acuity using various methods such as Snellen, Tumbling E's, Allen Pictures, Optotype, ETDRS and contrast sensitivity. Neutralize glasses Rx with auto-lensometer or manual method and transpose between minus and plus cylinder format, Measure Intra-Ocular pressure using Applanation, Tonopen or I-Care method, measure, compare and evaluate pupillary responses including RAPD, ocular motility to include versions and ductions, cover tests, stereo acuity and nystagmus, worth four dot, krimsky, maddox Rod, convergence training, visual fields including confrontation, automated perimetry and Amsler Grid method, color vision, retinoscopy, auto-refraction, manifest refraction, exophthalmometry, schirmer's tear testing, inflammadry and osmolarity testing, glare testing, keratometry readings (automated or manual) and corneal pachymetry. 3. Patient Set Up - Sets up for Lasers, minor surgical procedures, and injections using sterile technique where applicable. Educate patients on procedures, testing , systemic diseases and their ocular manifestations, instruct on proper medication use and treatments, how to apply eye dressings, etc. May take vital signs such as blood pressure or glucose testing or perform CPR in emergency situations. 4. Equipment Maintenance - Cleans and calibrates ophthalmic instruments and equipment, replaces bulbs and batteries, monitors clinic medical and labaratory supplies and reports shortages to facilities manager to be reordered. Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to UNC policy. Cleans and stocks exam rooms and ancillary testing rooms when needed. Maintains calibration of ophthalmic instruments and reports malfunctioning equipment to facilities manager for prompt repair. 5. Special Testing - May independently perform special testing such as OCT, Goldmann Visual Fields, Fundus Photography, Fluorescein Angiography and Topography, Axial Length measurements using IOL Master or Immersion method as directed by the physician or in compliance with predetermined protocols. Has knowledge of office antisepsis, universal precautions, specimens and biopsies, and culture sample preperation. May assess skills, teach new skills and mentor less experienced employees. 6. Education - Participates in training activities, prepares lectures, teaches in workshops and other educational opportunities. Participates in community service activities. Volunteers and assists with research projects. Other Information

Requirements

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
• Certification at the Technician level by the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• If graduation from an accredited CoA-OMP or CMA (Canadian Medical Association) training program: One (1) year of clinical experience.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Three (3) years of clinical experience with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment - Interviews patient to collect and update medical and ocular history, family and social history, records previous surgeries and treatments, updates medications, allergies and pharmacy information. Obtains patients chief complaint asking questions as appropriate for recording severity, context, duration, frequency, associated symptoms, pain scale, etc.
• Patient Testing - Independently performs elements of comprehensive exam such as visual acuity using various methods such as Snellen, Tumbling E's, Allen Pictures, Optotype, ETDRS and contrast sensitivity. Neutralize glasses Rx with auto-lensometer or manual method and transpose between minus and plus cylinder format, Measure Intra-Ocular pressure using Applanation, Tonopen or I-Care method, measure, compare and evaluate pupillary responses including RAPD, ocular motility to include versions and ductions, cover tests, stereo acuity and nystagmus, worth four dot, krimsky, maddox Rod, convergence training, visual fields including confrontation, automated perimetry and Amsler Grid method, color vision, retinoscopy, auto-refraction, manifest refraction, exophthalmometry, schirmer's tear testing, inflammadry and osmolarity testing, glare testing, keratometry readings (automated or manual) and corneal pachymetry.
• Patient Set Up - Sets up for Lasers, minor surgical procedures, and injections using sterile technique where applicable. Educate patients on procedures, testing , systemic diseases and their ocular manifestations, instruct on proper medication use and treatments, how to apply eye dressings, etc. May take vital signs such as blood pressure or glucose testing or perform CPR in emergency situations.
• Equipment Maintenance - Cleans and calibrates ophthalmic instruments and equipment, replaces bulbs and batteries, monitors clinic medical and labaratory supplies and reports shortages to facilities manager to be reordered. Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to UNC policy. Cleans and stocks exam rooms and ancillary testing rooms when needed. Maintains calibration of ophthalmic instruments and reports malfunctioning equipment to facilities manager for prompt repair.
• Special Testing - May independently perform special testing such as OCT, Goldmann Visual Fields, Fundus Photography, Fluorescein Angiography and Topography, Axial Length measurements using IOL Master or Immersion method as directed by the physician or in compliance with predetermined protocols. Has knowledge of office antisepsis, universal precautions, specimens and biopsies, and culture sample preperation. May assess skills, teach new skills and mentor less experienced employees.
• Education - Participates in training activities, prepares lectures, teaches in workshops and other educational opportunities. Participates in community service activities. Volunteers and assists with research projects.

What This Job Offers

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