Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester Ophthalmology Eye Clinic in Rochester, NY seeks a skilled Technologist to support diagnostic testing and imaging under the supervision of a physician. The clinic is located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642.

You will perform visual acuity testing, keratometry, refractions, and contact lens procedures, train other technologists, and contribute to patient-centered eye care.

Qualifications

• 4-year college education in related optometry/ophthalmology or technical training
• 2-year science degree + 2 years clinical experience
• High school diploma + 4 years clinical experience
• Equivalent education/experience; certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform visual acuity testing for patients of various ages and non-verbal adults.
• Measure intraocular pressure and conduct slit lamp examinations.
• Train Technologists and assist with certifications (COA, COT, COMT).

Skills

Visual acuity testing

Slit lamp examination

Intraocular pressure measurement

Color vision screening

Patient training/teaching

Education

4-year college education in related field

2-year college + 2 years clinical experience

High school diploma + 4 years clinical experience

Equivalent education/experience

Certification by ophthalmology certifying body preferred

Tools

IOL Master

Lensometer

Phoropter

Tonometer

Slit lamp

Job description

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Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 500309 Ophthalmology Eye Clinic Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 209 H Compensation Range: $25.60 - $35.84 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Provides provides intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging. Works closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians.

Typical Duties

• Able to perform visual acuity testing in newborns, infants, and small children or non-verbal adults by matching methods such as HOTV cards. Measures prisms using a lensometer. Performs manifest refractions using a phoropter, automated refractions if necessary, to properly measure a patient's refractive error and obtain best corrected visual acuity. Works in both plus and minus cylinders. Measures the intraocular pressure using a tonopen, a Goldmann tonometer or a Perkins tonometer. Performs a basic slit lamp examination and has the ability to check anterior chamber depth using the slit lamp. Takes external ocular measurements including keratometry, exopthalmometry and levator measurements.
• Intermediate color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates and D-15 color chips. Inserts and removes contacts lenses or teach a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care. Possess intermediate knowledge of contact lens uses for medical use including keratoconus. Understands out to insert and remove special lenses and how to take care of them. Is able to use the IOL Master in taking measurement of the eyes including axial length, K-readings and anterior chamber depth (automated readings).
• Trains other Technologists. This includes training both for skill sets that will be required while working in the department, help to prepare for certifications in studies, as well as helping technicians prepare for certification tests (COA, COT, and COMT). The Technologist may also be requested to lecture. Helps to set up additional training with other qualified personnel or physicians, prepare study materials, or order materials and books for fellow Technologists.

Qualifications

• 4-year college education, including related optometry, ophthalmology and/or technical training; or
• 2-year college education in an appropriate science and 2 years of closely related laboratory/clinical experience; or
• High school diploma and 4 years of closely related laboratory/clinical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred.

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