Ophthalmic Imaging Technician — Patient-Centric Eye Care

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to support the Department of Ophthalmology. The role handles the patient work-up, collects histories, and coordinates imaging for diagnostic and research purposes.

You will perform various eye imaging modalities, refraction, biomicroscopy, and assist with medication administration under physician orders. Prior hospital experience and ophthalmic certification are preferred; two-year timeline to certification if

Qualifications

• High school education equivalent (GED)
• Minimum 1 year experience in hospital or patient care preferred
• Certification for Ophthalmic Assistant preferred but must be obtained within two years of employment

Responsibilities

• Image eye modalities including Humphrey Visual Fields, Goldman Visual Fields, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Fundus Photography/Fluorescence Angiogram/ICG, Blood draws, OCT, Pentacam Topography, IOL Master/Immersion A Scan, B-Scan, UBM, Keratometry, and Manual and auto lensometry
• Performs manual refraction and auto refraction
• Performs basic biomicroscopy
• Demonstrates knowledge of tests and when to use them
• Dilates patients’ eyes and administers medications per physician orders
• Performs tonometry
• Performs surgical scheduling if required
• Performs stocking and cleaning of exam rooms and maintains clinics equipment
• Participates in surgical or research studies

Skills

Eye imaging

Refraction

Biomicroscopy

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Humphrey Visual Field

OCT

Keratometry

Fundus Photography

Auto-refractor

Job description

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to support the Department of Ophthalmology. The role handles the patient work-up, collects histories, and coordinates imaging for diagnostic and research purposes.

You will perform various eye imaging modalities, refraction, biomicroscopy, and assist with medication administration under physician orders. Prior hospital experience and ophthalmic certification are preferred; two-year timeline to certification if