Description

The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Medical Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic testing on patients such as fundus photography, OCTs, color vision testing, pachymetry, visual fields. This position may also be responsible for assisting Ophthalmologists and Optometrists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions as necessary including patient work ups and administering eye medications. 

Requirements

• Responsible for opening and closing diagnostic area, maintaining equipment and rooms in working conditions.
• Performing test based on a physician's orders.
• Perform visual field testing: Humphrey 
• Perform OCT testing: Heidelberg and Cirrus
• Fundus Photography
• External Photography
• Corneal Topography: Atlas and Pentacam
• Timely, accurately and efficient transferring test results into electronic medical records.
• Update patient records using high level of proficiency within the EMS or other related system.
• Comply with all HIPPA regulations in all interactions with patient information
• Other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Position reports to Ophthalmic Tech Lead or Designee
• No direct reports

Working Conditions and Environmental/Physical Demands: 

• Standing/walking 95% of the day to perform the essential job duties.
• Full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 20lbs.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Position/Type/ Expected Hours of Work: 

Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday starting as early as 7:00 a.m. and working as late as 6 p.m. Shifts will be assigned based on business needs. 

Travel: 

Travel between clinic locations is required and scheduled at the discretion of the clinical managers or designee. 

Qualifications: 

• Required:
• Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology

Preferred:

• Certification
• Certification through JCAHPO
• Associates Degree - preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to perform manifest refraction is preferred.
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.