Diagnostic Tech I PT

Houston Eye Associates; League City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Eye Associates in League City, TX seeks a Diagnostic Technician to perform ophthalmic diagnostic tests under the direction of an ophthalmologist. The role collaborates with the Diagnostics team to serve a wide range of patients and physicians.

Responsibilities include operating visual testing devices, OCT, corneal topography, IOL Master/Lenstar, pachymetry, specular microscopy, and photos for documentation. Requires maintaining exam rooms and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• 1–2 years of work experience performing diagnostics testing for an Ophthalmologist.
• Must be available Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45am–4:45pm.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures under ophthalmologist orders.
• Maintains cleanliness of diagnostic rooms and equipment.
• Advises Director of any equipment problems.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and participates in continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Good patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Visual Testing

OCT

Corneal Topography

IOL Master/Lenstar

Pachymetry

Specular Microscopy

Fundus Photography

Job description

Description

LOCATION: 1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite 114 League City, TX 77573

Position Summary

Contributes to the organization by performing diagnostic tests as ordered by an Ophthalmologist. The Diagnostic Technician works with the Diagnostics team to provide services to a wide arrange of patients and their Physicians.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require knowledge and good patient care, to include:

• Visual Testing
• Ocular Coherence Tomography(OCT)
• Corneal Topography
• IOL Master/Lenstar
• Basic IOL Calculations
• Pachemetry
• Specular Microscopy(ECC)
• Basic Fundus Photography
• External Photography for Ocular Plastics and Eye Muscle Documentation
• Preparing/Cleaning/Maintaining Exam Rooms

Assumes responsibility with team for the overall cleanliness of diagnostic rooms

Advises Director of any problems with equipment

Complies with HIPPA regulations

Responsible for continuing education and professional development

All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Requires corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds and sufficient manual dexterity to operate therapeutic equipment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to handle behavioral issues of patients and visitors while under highly stressful and volatile situations. Work is performed in an outpatient clinic environment. Work may be stressful at times.

Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.

Exposure to communicable disease

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports.

We Proudly Offer

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Free Life Insurance & LTD
• Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION High School Diploma.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

EXPERIENCE 1-2 years of work experience performing diagnostics testing for an Ophthalmologist.

• Must be available Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45am-4:45pm