Ophthalmic Technician

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer to join the department under the manager’s supervision. You will perform ophthalmic photography and other tests as requested, delivering safe, knowledgeable patient care within a team setting.

Responsibilities include operating cameras, maintaining equipment, and processing ophthalmic images while adhering to policy and certification standards. No supervisory duties are involved.

Qualifications

• Two years of continuous Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience within the past four years.
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology may be required.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.
• Experience with cameras and darkroom techniques within the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care during physician visits.
• Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound evaluations, tonometry, and keratometry.
• Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescein angiography, external photos, stereophotography) and review/store images.
• Set up and maintain cameras and ophthalmic equipment daily.
• Develop ophthalmic film and ensure equipment is properly stored after use.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Ophthalmic photography

Camera handling

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cameras & darkroom equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

The Ophthalmic Technician/photographer is a member of the health care team who, working under the supervision of the department manager, assumes responsibility and accountability for performing Ophthalmic photographer and other technical tests on patients as requested. The Ophthalmic Technician provides safe and knowledgeable patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visits. Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound evaluations, tonometry, and keratometry consistent with Certification by Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology. Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescien angiography, external photos, sterophotos), consistent with Certification by Ophthalmic Photographers Society. Review, identify, label and file completed photographs, negatives and slides. Identify, read and interpret stereoscopic slides, according to department policy. Set up and maintain cameras, and associated ophthalmic equipment and instruments in proper working order on a daily basis. Develop ophthalmic film. Store equipment in its appropriate place at the end of the working day. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Compliance Accountability:

Grade 620

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Two (2) years continuous Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience within the past four (4) years. May be required to be certified as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and/or three (3) to six (6) months of minimum practical related experience with the Employer. Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology. One year of job experience with cameras and darkroom technique within the past two (2) years. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED. May be required to be certified as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and/or three (3) to six (6) months of minimum practical related experience with the Employer.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications: