Ophthalmic Technician

County of Santa Clara•San Jose, CA

12d

About The Position

Under clinical direction, the Ophthalmic Technician performs routine and complex photographic techniques and diagnostic and clinical tasks involved in patient care and treatment. The role is part of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, which serves patients across multiple hospitals and clinics; employees may be required to work at different sites. The technician performs ophthalmic photography and diagnostic testing, supports physicians in evaluating patients and planning treatment, assists with patient handling and screening, and maintains diagnostic equipment and supplies. The position also involves obtaining medical records, reporting unusual patient complaints or conditions, and helping schedule appointments.

Requirements

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of basic ophthalmic assistant practices.
Knowledge of the use, application, and maintenance of ophthalmic patient care equipment and supplies, such as ophthalmic lasers, ultrasound equipment, tonometers, retinoscopes, and ophthalmoscopes.
Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology and principles of asepsis.
Knowledge of patient observation, including reporting urgent and emergency conditions.
Knowledge of specialized equipment operation, maintenance, and simple calibration.
Knowledge of methods for measuring and recording acuity, color vision testing methods, basic tonometry, ophthalmic anatomy, and basic pathophysiologic principles.
Ability to perform routine and complex ophthalmic and patient care tests and services.
Ability to gather and record patient ocular and physical history.
Ability to perform diagnostic and measurement techniques, including A-scan, B-scan, and ultrasound.
Ability to perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on clinic equipment.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral English instructions.
Ability to provide direct ophthalmic patient care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize priorities and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Perform external, intraocular, and fluorescein angiographic photography.
Process angiography film for physician evaluation and treatment prescription.
Sort, label, and mount photographs.
Maintain visual field and diagnostic ultrasound records and materials for evaluation.
Perform diagnostic visual field testing and diagnostic ultrasound (B-scan).
Perform measurements and calculations for intraocular lens implants (A-scan) before cataract extractions.
Perform keratometry and provide refractive information on postsurgical patients to physicians.
Assist with routine patient handling, including recording visual acuities, patient histories, tonometry measurements, and general screening results.
Evaluate therapeutic contact lens fitting and assist physicians with patient follow-up.
Maintain diagnostic equipment by cleaning, inspecting, and troubleshooting more complex problems.
Maintain supplies needed for diagnostic procedures.
Obtain medical records for chart checks.
Observe and report unusual patient complaints or conditions.
Assist in scheduling patient appointments.
Perform related work as required.