Ophthalmic Visual Fields Technician

Eye Consultants of Atlanta PC•Atlanta, GA

25d

About The Position

Perform automated and non-automated visual fields including the duties and responsibilities outlined below. Provides general clinical support functions.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solver with analytical skills.
Personable; empathetic with patient's needs and concerns.
Well-organized with attention to detail.
Ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on 3.5 patients per hour.
Demonstrated computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Measures visual acuity at distance and near utilizing appropriate test for age and records accurately.
Perform pinhole testing when indicated.
Measures and records current lens power accurately with a lensometer
Applies proper ocular dressings and shields.
Instills drugs properly and understand the indication/contra-indications for use in dilation
Assists patients properly when physically or visually disabled.
Participate in clinical trials and become certified to perform visual fields as required
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations; Responds promptly to patient needs; Solicits patient feedback to improve service
Meets commitments
Performs routine instrument maintenance on related ophthalmic equipment.
Stocks visual field rooms in assigned area and ensures that medications expiration dates are current.
Disinfects and maintains examination rooms.
Orders appropriate supplies for service
Basic anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies and the fundamentals of microbial control.
Explain the visual pathway from the retina to the visual cortex.
Perform a visual field utilizing Goldmann perimeter and Humphrey automated perimeter.
Calibrate the perimeter for accurate testing.
Correct the patient's refractive error and monitor fixation for accurate testing.
Identify common visual field defects and correspond with the correct etiology; neurologic, glaucomatous, retinal, physiologic or functional.
Use a bowl perimeter to detect and plot any peripheral isopter and to detect and plot peripheral field defects and to plot a scotoma within the central 30 degrees.