Ophthalmic Technician 1

University of Miami•Naples, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology is currently seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to work at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples. The Ophthalmic Technician I prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities. Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic. Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examines eye for abnormalities. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measures intraocular pressure of eyes. Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper. Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment. Performs other related tests and measurements. Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses. Documents patients’ histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care. Performs technical workups and special testing. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record. Reason for visit Tangent screen visual fields Chief complaint Basic ocular motility History of present illness Pupillary evaluation Basic review of systems Ocular surface assessment Review systemic and ocular medications Eye drop administration Record allergies Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care Pharmacy information Pachymetry Family, social, medical, and ocular history Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses Visual acuity at distance and near Color vision test Lensometry Stereopsis test Manual refraction Sensorimotor exam Confrontational fields Automated & manual perimetry Humphrey visual fields Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields Amsler Grid visual fields Provides support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care. Provides patient-centric care. Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training. Complies with regulations and maintain patient confidentiality. Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control. Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned. Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness. Meets daily productivity goals. Ensures all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order. Participates in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications. Organizes and stock rooms for daily clinical activities. Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary. Works evenings and weekends as needed. Completes IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients. Facilitates motility exams. Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. The Ophthalmic Technician I tasks include but are not limited to performing the following procedures on patients of all ages: Elicitation and recording of all elements of history that are required by external authorities and/or department regulations Visual acuity measurement with: Digital visual acuity system or projector chart E-card Near point cards Hand motion techniques, including directionality Light perception with and without projection Pinhole Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT) Interferometry Measurement of the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the manual lensometer and/or auto lensometer Retinoscopy Keratometry: traditional, auto, and photokeratoscopy Refraction: Using phropter, auto refracter, cycloplegic, and trial frame at distance and near Amsler grid assessment Confrontation visual fields Pupillary evaluation Biomicroscopy: General examination and Von Herrick chamber angle estimation Ocular surface dysfunction assessment: Tear break-up time (TBUT) Schirmer testing Fluoreseein and rose bengal stein pattern Applanation tonometry: Goldmann Tonopen ICare Insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses Administration of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents Humphrey Visual Field testing Color vision screening Inventory management e.g. supply ordering Organizing rooms for daily clinical activities Performance of blood pressure check whenever needed

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.
Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic.
Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
Examines eye for abnormalities.
Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.
Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
Performs other related tests and measurements.
Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
Documents patients’ histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care.
Performs technical workups and special testing.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Performs and documents items in the electronic medical record.
Provides support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.
Provides patient-centric care.
Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.
Complies with regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.
Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
Meets daily productivity goals.
Ensures all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order.
Participates in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.
Organizes and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.
Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Completes IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.
Facilitates motility exams.
Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.
Elicitation and recording of all elements of history that are required by external authorities and/or department regulations
Visual acuity measurement
Measurement of the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the manual lensometer and/or auto lensometer
Retinoscopy
Keratometry: traditional, auto, and photokeratoscopy
Refraction: Using phropter, auto refracter, cycloplegic, and trial frame at distance and near
Amsler grid assessment
Confrontation visual fields
Pupillary evaluation
Biomicroscopy: General examination and Von Herrick chamber angle estimation
Ocular surface dysfunction assessment
Applanation tonometry
Insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses
Administration of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents
Humphrey Visual Field testing
Color vision screening
Inventory management e.g. supply ordering
Organizing rooms for daily clinical activities
Performance of blood pressure check whenever needed