Ophthalmic Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Current JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
• CPR certification.
• Vocational or special training.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Physical or mental abilities and demonstrated competencies needed to perform the role.

Nice To Haves

• Ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate timely patient work-ups, which may include visual acuity and pin-hole testing; obtaining medical and ocular histories; confrontational visual field and Amsler grid testing; pupil evaluation; lensometry; automated perimetry; extraocular muscle imbalance recognition; stereopsis testing; Schirmer’s tear testing; anterior chamber depth estimation; Goldmann and Tono-Pen tonometry; Ishihara color vision testing; refractometry; distometer use; and patient education.
• Perform A Scan ultrasound biometry.
• Enter and analyze intraocular lens calculations and distribute results according to policy.
• Perform keratometry, photokeratometry, corneal topography, visometry, and Brightness Acuity Testing (BAT).
• Assist with minor operating room and laser procedures, including instrument setup, sterile technique, instrument cleaning, and sterilization.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and log and organize equipment repairs for contracted maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining equipment, supplies, and a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
• Check equipment and supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability; clean equipment and return it to its proper place; report items needing replacement or repair; and stock rooms, carts, and cabinets as assigned or requested.
• Respect and support patient rights, serve as a patient and family advocate, and maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally and courteously, maintain positive rapport with patients, families, coworkers, and guests, and appropriately address customer requests and complaints or concerns.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and support teamwork and process improvement, using patient and performance feedback to improve work.
• Prioritize and complete work effectively and efficiently, demonstrate acceptable productivity and cost containment, and use time, equipment, and supplies responsibly.
• Function as a supportive team member, provide assistance as appropriate, and respond professionally to emergent or chaotic situations with direction.
• Participate in clinic meetings, activities, in-services, and ongoing education programs; maintain applicable education and certification requirements; and pursue professional growth and performance improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or practice manager.