Ophthalmic Technician I

Location: St Lawrence Hospital (49 Law Ave., Potsdam, NY 13676)

Department: Optical

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours, Full-time, 8-hour shifts

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

SUMMARY 

Responsible for daily patient care and flow. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care, knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed, an ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promptly and professionally assist the doctor in patient care.

• Manages patient flow.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds.

• Obtains a thorough medical, ocular, social history and chief complaint from the patient.

• Obtains visual acuity both distance and near.

• Obtains or performs ocular motility, pupillary exams, confrontational fields and neutralize glasses.

• Performs basic color vision screening using Ishihara or Farnsworth D-15 color vision test.

• Performs specialized visual acuity testing including a brightness acuity tester (BAT) and a potential acuity meter (PAM).

• Performs imaging using diagnostic equipment: Fundus photography, external photography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Optomap Ultra-wide field.

• Performs diagnostic testing using the following diagnostic equipment: Humphrey Visual Field, Corneal Topography, Lenstar, IOL Master, Specular Microscopy, Pachymetry, and Auto-refractor.

• Measure patient’s intraocular pressure using either the Goldman tonometer, Perkins tonometer or Tonopen.

• Administers eye drops to patients in accordance with provider instructions, utilizing proper eye drop techniques and sterility.

• Clean, stock and prepare exam rooms.

• Maintain, clean and sterilize ophthalmic instruments.

• Maintains and cleans all equipment being utilized and reports if not in working condition.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Comply with all HIPPA requirements.

• Performs other duties assigned.
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION SKILLS:

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred experience in an ambulatory medical setting but not required.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Friendly, courteous, and patient service-oriented

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months of hire preferred.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran