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Job Summary: Under indirect supervision, performs a variety of standard diagnostic procedures & tests on patients, in accordance w/ department protocol, to assist the ophthalmologist in the diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases & vision disorders. Follows Quality of Service Standards, follows Universal Precautions. Essential Responsibilities: This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval. - Performance of fluorescein angiography (FA) - Perform fluorescein & iris angiography - Performs fundus & slip lamp photography - Develops black & white opthalmic photographs, maintains photographic suite, monitors development of color films by outside vendor - Performs ICG fluorescein digital imaging - Conducts visual field testing using the Goldman perimeter & Humphrey automated perimeter - Takes axial length measurements (A-scans) also performs B-scans - Performs slit lamp applanation & advanced tonometry - Performs fundus (stero disc) photography & slit lamp applanation tonometry - Performs keratometry; measures corneal curvature on intraocular lens patients - Performs corneal endothelial cell count using specular microscope; derives accurate cell counts from photographs - Checks visual acuity, uses lensometer & examines patient for abnormalities of color vision - Obtains patient history information: conducts patient education; records appropriate progress information, reports abnormal findings to physician - Arranges patient examination & treatment areas; prepares patients for examinations, treatment or surgery; dilates patient eyes and/or places medicated eye drops into patient eyes per department protocol - Initiates chart requests & assist w/ informed consents & completes required documentation - Serves as first assist in O.R. and/or minor procedure room, prepares & passes instruments during eye standards - Maintains professional image, equipment accuracy & safety, quality assurance & quality of service standards - Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ patients, physicians & other nursing, service representatives personnel - Follows Universal Precautions - Reports incidents of failure to follow procedures to Department Administrator or designee - Participates in Departments Quality Assurance activities - Performs other related duties as required - The duties listed are representative only for the job classification of Ophthalmic Technician I & the specific duties of any one (1) position may vary depending on work assignments Basic Qualifications: Experience Two (2) years practical experience as Ophthalmic Medical Assistant OR one (1) year training/practical experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out function noted above. Demonstrated ability to operate/maintain ophthalmic equipment to perform duties noted above. Strong written and verbal skills for patient history assessment, medical record documentation and patient/family. Education Knowledge of and skill at providing basic CPR required. Equipment Utilized: Medical Office, Special Procedures Room (optional). License, Certification, Registration N/A Preferred Qualifications: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred; but not required. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred. Notes: Variable hours and days, availability >75% of department needs. Must be available for On Call needs notification daily

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