Ophthalmology Tech
About The Position
The Ophthalmology Technician is responsible for preparing the patient for their eye examination prior to being seen by providers within the Department of Ophthalmology. The Ophthalmology Technician works directly with patient care. The technician's duties are measurement of visual acuity, manual lensometry, tonometry, pupil evaluation, anterior chamber depth measurement, instillation of eye medications, color vision testing, patient medical history, assisting with laser procedures, assisting with minor surgical procedures and instructions to patients and/or individuals accompanying patients. Data derived from these tests are presented to the staffing Ophthalmologist/Optometrist. The Ophthalmology Technician is expected to establish and maintain professional interaction with patients, physicians and allied health staff and participate as a member of the Ophthalmology staff with various tasks as assigned by Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor and Ophthalmic Assistant Lead.
Responsibilities
- preparing the patient for their eye examination
- measurement of visual acuity
- manual lensometry
- tonometry
- pupil evaluation
- anterior chamber depth measurement
- instillation of eye medications
- color vision testing
- patient medical history
- assisting with laser procedures
- assisting with minor surgical procedures
- instructions to patients and/or individuals accompanying patients
- establish and maintain professional interaction with patients, physicians and allied health staff
- participate as a member of the Ophthalmology staff with various tasks as assigned by Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor and Ophthalmic Assistant Lead
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
