Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician-Fayetteville, GA

Eye Consultants of Atlanta PC•Fayetteville, GA

About The Position

The Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician works with ophthalmologists who diagnose and treat eye diseases and disorders. The role supports patient care through preliminary work-ups and diagnostic testing, including refractions, tonometry, and A-scans, IOL Master testing, and immersions. The technician collects medical histories and eye measurements, may test eye pressure, pupil reactions, visual fields, color vision, and muscle movement, and explains procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients. The position may also involve preparing surgical rooms and equipment, observing patients during surgery, maintaining sensitive ophthalmic equipment, and keeping examination rooms clean and orderly. Offers of employment are contingent on successful background checks and drug testing.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Personable and empathetic toward patients' 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

Facilitate patient care.
Perform preliminary work-ups.
Perform refractions and tonometry.
Perform A-scans, IOL Master testing, and immersions.
Collect medical histories and eye measurements requested by the ophthalmologist.
Test patients' eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision, and muscle movement as needed.
Explain procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
Prepare the surgical room and equipment and observe patients during surgery when assisting the ophthalmologist.
Interact with patients.
Maintain sensitive ophthalmic equipment.
Keep examination rooms clean and orderly.