Ophthalmology Tech

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Rush University Full time

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Eye Center

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page .

Summary:

Under general supervision from the ophthalmology medical staff, the Ophthalmic Technician performs a large number of routine technical testing and procedures as well as gathers data and information for patient diagnosis and treatment. The technician works closely and assists the ophthalmologist and resident in the care of the patient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.

• Completion of an academic program for ophthalmic technician is a plus.

• JCAHPO Certification as ophthalmic assistant (COA) or ophthalmic technician (COT) is a plus but not required.

• Must have sound and basic ocular knowledge.

• Manual dexterity, communications, precision, and accuracy.

• Ability to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree and/or advanced medical training is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews charts to determine urgency of condition and initiate care as necessary.

• Collects all historical and physical data necessary for the medical staff to make clinical therapeutic decisions.

• Performs additional measurements of phorias and tropias, near point of convergence, fusion. Familiar with tonography

• Performs and records various ocular measurement tests

• Designs care plans and implements treatment as delegated by the medical staff.

• Expanded role includes adequate knowledge and expertise of all testing available at the center, e.g. topography, AB-scan ultrasonography, ERG (electroretinography), Visante OCT, GVF

• Oversees and evaluates other ophthalmic technicians as assigned.

• Maintains and updates EPIC EMR knowledge and skills including appointment scheduling.

• Expertly take phone calls on eye issues including prescription renewal.

• Trains other technical staff as needed.

• Maintenance of instrumentation, supplies and drugs. Surveys technical instruments and equipment, implements repair, and arranges for service calls. Also inventories and orders supplies and drugs following protocol and as appropriate.

• Participates in research clinical trials as assigned including participating as a mask examiner, performing refraction, visual acuity, etc. Agrees to review the study documentation and certify for each study assigned.

• Is able to competently assist, scrub, and circulate for all eye center procedures including Lasik surgery.

• Participates in intramural and extramural educational programs as a speaker and teaching assistant.

• Participates in departmental research as needed.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Ophthalmology Tech

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 13034

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