Ophthalmic Technician

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

The Ophthalmic Technician provides primary ophthalmic
care to patients working as an assistant to physicians in the Department of
Ophthalmology. They perform complete
ophthalmic history and preliminary examinations, subspecialty tests, and
contact lens work.

Primary Duties:
*Obtains complete medical, ophthalmic history and ocular
information on patients.
* Performs ophthalmic examinations pertinent to the
patient's ocular history and complaint.
* Performs appropriate diagnostic tests as designated by
the physician.
* Records and documents assessment data, results and
patient outcomes per established clinical protocol.
* Instructs and educates patients and family regarding
medication and treatment instructions.

EducationHigh School Diploma or GED Required equivalent Required Associate's degree in related field Preferred Experience1-2 years 2 years experience as an ophthalmic technician or ophthalmic assistant. Required Licenses and Certifications COT (Certified Ophthalmic Technician) Required within 180 days or COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification Required within 180 days and CPR certification Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesTechnical skills associated with assuring the appropriate performance of all emergency equipment utilized.Ability to recognize and remain calm during emergency situations.Ability to obtain, analyzed and prepare data from various patients.Ability to anticipate physician/patient needs.Analytical ability to identify and resolve clinical problems.Ability to express ideas clearly through verbal and written communications.Mathematical ability to perform required calculations.Basic computer skills preferred.Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the Department of Ophthalmology. Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary examinations, subspecialty tests, and contact lens work. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications. Participates in meetings and on committees and represent the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: Visual Activity, Manual Lenometry, Confrontational Visual Fields, Stereo Testing, Evaluation of Motility, Pupillary Function Tests, Color Plates, Application Tonometry, Advanced Refractometry, Retinoscopy, Angle Assessment, Dilation of Pupils, Contact Lens Evaluations, Visual Field Testing, Optic Nerve Scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx), Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, A Scan and B Scan, Ophthalmic Imaging including Flourescein AngiographyProvide telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills and patient care questions.Confirm patient's appointments by phone two business days in advance.Troubleshoot instruments as necessary, replacing bulbs, checking connections, performing archiving functions according to manufacturer recommendations, and reporting continued difficulty to Pcian.Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

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