Ophthalmic Technician, Full Time, Ophthalmology

Adventist Health•Ukiah, CA

8h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician assists ophthalmologists and other technical support personnel with diagnostic tests used to evaluate patient eye problems. The technician supports ophthalmologists in identifying, diagnosing, and treating illnesses, diseases, and conditions of the eye. The role is based at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, a community health facility in Ukiah, California.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
An associate's or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Ophthalmic Technician or Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
Ophthalmic Technician certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Ophthalmic Technician or Medical Assistant experience.
Ophthalmic Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Screen walk-in and emergency patients, along with calls from patients and referring physicians, to identify the appropriate physician and appointment priority.
Administer electro-retinogram and electro-oculogram tests and perform specular microscopy examinations.
Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including central and peripheral visual field, ocular motility, color vision, pharmacological pupil, intraocular pressure, and pupil size, equality, and reaction tests before dilation.
Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
Assist physicians with preparation of routine microbiological specimens and participation in research studies.
Measure visual acuity with and without glasses for distance and near vision; obtain optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescriptions and address acuity problems; record findings in patient charts.
Obtain corneal topographical measurements, including corneal diameter and curvature; assist with contact lens fitting and evaluate lens fit using a bio-microscope; instruct patients in contact lens care, insertion, and wearing techniques.
Direct patient flow and obtain medical and personal information for patient charts.
Screen patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arrange laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, 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; clean and stock consultation rooms and the microbiology laboratory with drugs and supplies.
Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Assist with minor office surgery, laser treatments, and operating room surgery as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.