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

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

8d • $26 - $33

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist/Optician and other technical support personnel in performing diagnostic tests necessary for patient evaluation. The role includes conducting preliminary screenings, coordinating patient flow and care-related arrangements, maintaining ophthalmic instruments and supplies, and assisting with surgical and treatment procedures as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with appropriate training in the field.
• 0–1 year minimum 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, tensilon tonography, and pupil size, equality, and reaction tests before dilation.
• Direct the flow of patients examined by the physician or optician; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; and screen patients for conditions excluding ocular examination.
• Arrange laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, patient admissions, and surgery as requested by the physician.
• Explain diagnostic procedures and treatment methods 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 other 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