Ophthalmic Technician II Certified

Kaiser Permanente; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician/photographer to support ophthalmic testing and photography for patients under supervision. The role involves handling biometrics, visual fields, ultrasound evaluations, and maintaining ophthalmic equipment.

The candidate must have three years of ophthalmic tech experience, be proficient in relevant imaging techniques, and hold a Certified Ophthalmic Technician credential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years work experience as an Ophthalmic Technician with proficiency in Goldman Visual Fields, Biometrics, Fluorescein Angiography and Retinal Photography.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care during physician office visits.
• Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound, tonometry, and keratometry.
• Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescein angiography, external photos, stereo photos, anterior segment photos).
• Review, label and file completed photographs and slides; interpret stereoscopic slides.
• Set up and maintain cameras and ophthalmic equipment; develop ophthalmic film.
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking, problem solving, and strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ophthalmic cameras & 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 technician, photography 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, stereo photos and anterior segment photos), 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.
• Competencies:
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications. Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect.
• Oral Communication - Listen and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The incumbent must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Frequent exposure to Health Plan members who may be experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate..

Grade 660

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Three (3) years work experience (working twenty (20) or more hours per week) as an Ophthalmic Technician within the last five (5) years and be fully proficient in and perform Goldman Visual Fields, Biometrics, Fluorescein Angiography and Retinal Photography a great majority of the time. Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.
• 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.

License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in Retinal Angiography by the Ophthalmic Photographers Society, preferred. One year of job experience with cameras and darkroom technique within the past two (2) years, preferred.