Ophthalmic Technician

Children's National Medical Center•Washington, DC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician performs visual fields, visual acuity testing, orthoptic motor and sensory evaluations, objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. ophthalmic ultra-sonography, ERG, OCT) as requested. Assists physicians in performing special procedures, difficult examination techniques. Maintains inventory of examination lenses, instruments, fixation targets, eye drops, etc. Works closely with the full-time staff, fellows, residents and other orthoptist. Assists with orientation and instruction of residents, fellows in performing orthoptic examinations and with prospective and retrospective clinical studies. Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with one year of ophthalmic technician or technologist training. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year pediatric ophthalmology clinic training or work experience (Preferred)

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with one year of ophthalmic technician or technologist training. (Required)
Clinical experience and academic interest.
Retinoscopy, Goldmann and Humphrey perimetry competence are required.
Good communication skills with patients, parents, coworkers and physicians are essential.
Eligibility for certification by JCAPO .

Nice To Haves

1 year pediatric ophthalmology clinic training or work experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform visual fields and visual acuity testing as requested.
Perform orthoptic sensory evaluations and administer orthoptic eye exercises as recommended.
Perform objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. Ophthalmic Photography, ERG when applicable).
Assist with orientation and instruction of residents and fellows in performing orthoptic examinations.
Assist physicians in performing special procedures and difficult examination techniques.
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things