ERG Technician- Parkcenter

Retina Sacramento MSO LLC; Sacramento (CA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO 13 days/yr

7 holidays/yr

Scrub allowance

401k through Fidelity

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc is seeking an ERG Technician to join our retina specialty testing team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role focuses on patient-facing diagnostic testing, including VEPs, mfERGs, ffERGs, EOGs, and related procedures, under supervision of the Specialty Testing Coordinator.

You will participate in a training program, work with physicians and clinical staff, and contribute to high-quality patient care while developing skills in retinal

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and comfortable working with anxious or difficult-to-test patients.
• Hands-on patient interaction, including electrode placement around eyes and scalp.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize poor-quality testing.
• Ability to learn and apply detailed testing procedures and patient instructions.
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Aufgaben

• Independently perform specialized diagnostic testing (VEPs, mfERGs, ffERGs, EOGs, Roth 28 Disc Color VA, visual field testing).
• Prepare patients, explain procedures, and provide clear instructions.
• Apply and remove electrodes around eyes and scalp.
• Administer dilation and numbing drops as required.
• Establish rapport and reassure anxious or difficult patients.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and adjust to obtain reliable results.
• Document testing in the EHR per protocols.
• Maintain testing equipment and supplies.
• Communicate concerns to the Coordinator and clinical staff.
• Coordinate testing workflow with the Coordinator and team.
• Assist with genetic testing workflows (consent forms, saliva samples, lab submissions).
• Handle testing for multiple patients with accuracy and efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Independent work

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Work unsupervised

Use testing equipment

Tools

Testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

• Base Pay $21.00 - $31.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Nonexempt FT

Description

Come and join our team! We are a local growing private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous. We are looking for individuals who would like to establish a career in healthcare working with nationally recognized physicians. We provide on the job training giving you the ability to grow and advance your skills along with gaining innovative knowledge. Established in 1977, we have locations all over Northern California including Sacramento, Grass Valley, Roseville, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Fairfield, Elk Grove, Folsom, Yuba City and Chico. Our physicians are nationally known, and we continue to be on the leading edge of retina care by utilizing the latest equipment and both participating in and designing new clinical trials to advance the state of care for retinal diseases. Join 250+ other team members working for our nationally recognized retina specialty practice in a fast paced, high volume medical office.

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate, and detail-oriented ERG Technician to join our Specialty Testing team. This position is being added to support the growth of the department and will focus primarily on patient-facing specialized testing. The ERG Technician will work under the direction of the Specialty Testing Coordinator and in collaboration with retinal physicians and clinical staff. The position is expected to perform assigned testing independently while maintaining communication with the Specialty Testing Coordinator regarding testing concerns, patient issues, and workflow. The Specialty Testing Coordinator will provide training, guidance, and oversight to ensure testing is performed accurately and consistently. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent patient interaction skills

Responsibilities

• Independently perform specialized diagnostic testing, including VEPs, mfERGs, ffERGs, EOGs, Roth 28 Disc Color VA, and visual field testing.
• Prepare patients for testing, explain procedures, and provide clear instructions throughout the examination.
• Apply and remove electrodes around/on the eyes and on the scalp.
• Administer dilation and numbing drops as required for testing.
• Establish rapport with patients and provide reassurance to patients who may be nervous, elderly, visually impaired, or have difficulty completing testing.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and make appropriate adjustments to obtain reliable results.
• Follow established testing protocols and accurately document testing in the EHR.
• Maintain testing equipment and supplies.
• Communicate testing concerns and patient issues to the Specialty Testing Coordinator and appropriate clinical staff.
• Work closely with the Specialty Testing Coordinator to coordinate and maintain an efficient testing workflow.
• Assist with genetic testing workflows as assigned, including completing consent forms, collecting saliva samples, and sending samples to laboratories.
• Efficiently perform testing for multiple patients throughout the workday while maintaining accuracy and quality of care.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and comfortable working with anxious or difficult-to-test patients.
• Comfortable with hands-on patient interaction, including electrode placement around and on the eyes and on the scalp.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize poor-quality or unreliable testing.
• Ability to learn, retain, and consistently apply detailed testing procedures, protocols, and standardized patient instructions.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks, establish priorities, and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a specialized testing team.
• Ability to work in an unsupervised environment while maintaining communication with the Specialty Testing Coordinator and clinical staff.
• Ability to operate standard office and testing equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods.
• Keyboarding for extended periods.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending as required for patient testing.
• Close visual acuity required to operate testing equipment and assess the accuracy and quality of testing.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks, including precise electrode placement.
• Ability to work in close proximity to patients during testing.

Summary

Full-time immediate employee benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 13 days per year, as accrued.
• 7 Paid Holidays per year.
• Scrub Allowance
• Ability to participate in company 401k plan offered through Fidelity.

On the first of the month following 30 days of employment benefits

• Medical insurance – employer pays 95% of premium of base HMO plan for employee (dependent coverage available for purchase).
• Group dental, vision, life, and accident plans available for purchase.
• Flexible Spending Account participation available.
• Allows pre-tax deferrals of amounts for medical, dental or vision premiums
• Allows pre-tax deferrals for dependent care expenses, subject to limitations

After 90 days of employment – Paid Sick Leave of 5 days per year.

After one year of service – 401K Plan Safe Harbor contribution (3% of annual earnings) received after plan year ends.