Ophthalmic Technician Specialist
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join our team at Ochsner Health. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities- Provide individualized, direct patient care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
- Assist in the implementation of the delivery of health care services and support fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
- Maintain a positive work relationship with the healthcare team and demonstrate the ability to provide care and service with individuals of all assigned age groups.
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Ophthalmic Medical Technology preferred.
- 2 years of experience or Associate's degree in Ophthalmic Assisting preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required; Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification through JCAHPO preferred.
- Excellent computer and/or mainframe terminal and multi-line telephone skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role, and keyboard.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to transcribe all information accurately, neatly, and clearly.
- Skill working to prescribed clinic and ophthalmic standards.
- Ability to use equipment, perform tests, and read results, as needed, including visual acuity, extra ocular motility, pupil evaluation, confrontational fields, color vision, stereo vision, tonopen/applanation tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, eye irrigation, refractometry, manual a-scan measurements, topography, brightness acuity testing, and slit lamp examination.
- Ability to assist with removal and insertion of contact lenses.
The physical essential functions of this job include frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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