Ophthalmic Technician (FGP) - Manhattan, Ophthamology
About The Position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a 175-year history of training physicians and scientists. As part of NYU Langone Health, the school is dedicated to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and patient care. NYU Langone Health values equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where diverse talent can thrive. This role involves testing and measuring eye function to assist Ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye disorders and diseases. Responsibilities include testing visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception, examining eyes with a slit lamp, administering eye drops, measuring intraocular pressure, testing visual fields, and measuring axial length using ultrasound equipment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Five (5) or more years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a retina practice preferred.
- Certified Opthalmic Assistant (COA) from a Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) approved institutional course preferred or working towards obtaining certification.
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Preferable 5 + years experience in Retina Practice.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Responsibilities
- Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease.
- Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
- Examines eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
- Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
- Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).
- Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.
- Measures axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.
- Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Handles all Patient Correspondence including but not limited to: Disability Forms, Patient Education, Surgical Consent Forms.
- Performs Slit Lamp Examinations.
- Completes Medical History, Lensometry, Auto Refracting, Pam Testing, Glare Testing.
- Performs all aspects of visual acuity testing and Visual Field Testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resources groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
