Ophthalmic Tech III: Eye Care Diagnostics & Imaging

001 University of Rochester; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester's Ophthalmology department is seeking an Ophthalmology Tech III to support physicians and patients with diagnostic testing, basic exams, and related clerical tasks. This full-time position centers on direct patient care and accurate data collection in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma with at least one year of related clinical experience, CPR certification, and strong knowledge of ocular anatomy and ophthalmic equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 years of closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• CPR or obtain CPR certification; ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs.
• Understands ocular injuries and urgent care.
• Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations. Identifies the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications.
• Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers necessary information for the physician, initial patient screening works up and assessment and performs certain diagnostic testing required to properly care for the patient in accordance with any eye related problems and the sub-specialty they may be working in.
• Obtains, performs or checks: ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, intraocular pressure Humphrey Visual Field.
• Corneal topographies for corneal measurements associated with contact lens fittings, corneal disease or surgical management on the orbscan.
• Uses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness.
• Performs specialized visual acuity testing including a potential acuity meter (PAM), laser interferometry (LI) and brightness acuity tester (BAT).
• Performs clinical-clerical office duties including: scheduling, request forms, printing up results, ordering contact lenses, and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the department.
• Stocks rooms according to practice needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

CPR certification

Ophthalmology knowledge

Ophthalmic equipment maintenance

Ocular pharmacology knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Certification by ophthalmology certifying body preferred

Tools

Humphrey Visual Field

Pachymeter

Job description

The University of Rochester's Ophthalmology department is seeking an Ophthalmology Tech III to support physicians and patients with diagnostic testing, basic exams, and related clerical tasks. This full-time position centers on direct patient care and accurate data collection in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma with at least one year of related clinical experience, CPR certification, and strong knowledge of ocular anatomy and ophthalmic equipment.