Sr. Ophthalmic Technician
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Functions independently under physician supervision. Responsibilities include: taking patient history, diagnostic vision exams, Goldmann visual field exam, Humphrey field exam; Ishihara color vision test; Brightness Acuity Test and Potential Acuity Meter; pachymetry; Schirmer’s test, refractions, A-scans, and coordinates the scheduling of CT scans, MRI scans, and EKG. Act as the clinic lead: trains new technicians on patient care, oversees clinic patient flow, follows/scribes for the physician, oversees technician coverage during the clinic lunch period, and late coverage if the clinic runs late. In addition, will organize and stock each examination room.
Qualifications
Must be currently certified as an Ophthalmic Assistant through JCAHPO. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, calmly and efficiently, and to cope with and prioritize variable workloads under variable work demands, producing laboratory results in a timely fashion. Demonstrated ability to perform visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle measurement, near point accommodation and convergence and related tests. Demonstrated ability to perform tonometry and field of vision tests. Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in positive patient identification when performing laboratory tests and transcribing laboratory results. Demonstrated ability to perform OCT tomography, Slit Lamp photography and angiography. Knowledge of proper sterile and safety procedures in a laboratory setting. Knowledge of patient confidentiality regulations in accordance with State and Clinical guidelines. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain a sanitary, safe lab and comply with state and OSHA regulations. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients with tact and diplomacy. Demonstrated ability to instruct and demonstrate technical procedures to physicians, lab technicians, residents and fellows. Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory equipment. Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.