Ophthalmic Technician

Kaiser Permanente • Walnut Creek, CA

122d

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician/photographer is a member of the health care team who, working under the supervision of the department manager, assumes responsibility and accountability for performing Ophthalmic photographer and other technical tests on patients as requested. The Ophthalmic Technician provides safe and knowledgeable patient care.

Requirements

• Two (2) years continuous Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience within the past four (4) years.
• May be required to be certified as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of minimum practical related experience with the Employer.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.
• One year of job experience with cameras and darkroom technique within the past two (2) years.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visits.
• Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound evaluations, tonometry, and keratometry consistent with Certification by Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescein angiography, external photos, stereophotos), consistent with Certification by Ophthalmic Photographers Society.
• Review, identify, label and file completed photographs, negatives and slides.
• Identify, read and interpret stereoscopic slides, according to department policy.
• Set up and maintain cameras, and associated ophthalmic equipment and instruments in proper working order on a daily basis.
• Develop ophthalmic film.
• Store equipment in its appropriate place at the end of the working day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED