Ophthalmic Technician

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an Ophthalmic Technician/photographer to support physicians with eye care, perform photography and diagnostic tests, and ensure patient safety under supervision. You will prepare equipment and maintain high-quality images for medical records.

Requirements: two years of Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience in the last four years, knowledge of ocular anatomy, and experience with cameras/darkroom techniques. COT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years continuous Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience within the past four (4) years.
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is possible.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.
• One year of job experience with cameras and darkroom technique within the past two (2) years.
• Preferred willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visits.
• Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound evaluations, tonometry, and keratometry.
• Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescein angiography, external photos, stereo photos).
• 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 daily.
• Develop ophthalmic film and store equipment properly at day end.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic photography

Ocular anatomy knowledge

Cameras & darkroom technique

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ophthalmic cameras

Darkroom equipment

COT certification

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