Ophthalmic Technician -Atlanta, GA (Cumberland Clinic)
About The Position
Ophthalmic technicians work with ophthalmologists who specialize in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and disorders. The role may include assisting during eye surgery, setting up and maintaining equipment, performing diagnostic testing such as measuring patients’ vision, and applying knowledge of ophthalmic pharmacology and corrective lenses. The technician collects information requested by the ophthalmologist, including medical histories and eye measurements, and may test eye pressure, pupil reactions, visual field, color vision, and muscle movement. The technician explains procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients. During surgery, the technician may prepare the surgical room and equipment and observe the patient. The role also involves interacting with patients, maintaining sensitive ophthalmic equipment, and keeping examination rooms clean and orderly. The position facilitates patient care and includes preliminary work-ups, refractions, tonometry, and A-scans, IOL Master, and immersion measurements. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks and drug testing.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Personable and empathetic approach to patients’ needs and concerns.
- Well-organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work-ups on 3.5 patients per hour.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient care.
- Perform preliminary work-ups.
- Perform refractions and tonometry.
- Perform A-scans, IOL Master measurements, and immersions.
- Collect patient medical histories and eye measurements requested by the ophthalmologist.
- Test patients’ eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision, and muscle movement as needed.
- Explain procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
- Assist during surgery by preparing the surgical room and equipment and observing the patient.
- Maintain sensitive ophthalmic equipment.
- Keep examination rooms clean and orderly.
- Interact with patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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