Ophthalmology Tech

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

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.

Requirements

Patient care
Professional interaction with patients, physicians and allied health staff

Responsibilities

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