Ophthalmic Technician (Non-Certified)-NYEE 85th St

Mount Sinai Health Systems • New York, NY

9d • $26 - $33

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist/Optician and other technical support personnel with diagnostic testing necessary for patient evaluation. The role performs preliminary screenings, supports patient flow and documentation, prepares and maintains instruments and clinical spaces, and assists with ophthalmic procedures as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with appropriate training in this field.
• 0–1 year minimum of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Medical Office Assistant, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including visual field, ocular motility, color vision, pharmacological pupil, tonometry, tonography, and Tensilon tonography tests; assess intraocular pressure and pupil size, equality, and reaction before dilation.
• Direct the flow of patients examined by the physician or optician; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arrange laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, admissions, and surgery as requested.
• Explain diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment to help alleviate patient and family concerns.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments, including bio-microscopes, lensometers, keratometers, tangent screens, slit lamps, and tonometers; clean and stock consultation rooms and the microbiology laboratory with drugs and supplies as needed.
• Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assist with minor office surgery, laser treatments, and operating room surgery as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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