Ophthalmic Technician

4 weeks ago

Iowa City, Iowa, United States University of Iowa Full time

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a temporary Ophthalmic Technician to perform routine and advanced technical procedures, as delegated by the physician, to collect medical data and assist in patient care.

Responsibilities include day-to-day operations and interaction with patients to obtain medical histories and precise measurement and documentation of:

  • Visual acuity
  • Manual lensometry
  • Confrontational visual fields
  • Stereopsis
  • Motility
  • Pupillary function
  • Color plates
  • Applanation tonometry
  • Humphrey visual field
  • Topography
  • Pachymetry
  • Tear Testing

The Ophthalmic Technician will also be responsible for scribing for physicians, and assisting physicians with clinical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performance of Procedure
    • Performs functions and diagnostic testing such as visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, eye drop installation, topography, auto-refraction, tear-testing, and other tests as appropriate to the assigned subspecialty clinic.
    • Enters data into computer.
    • If needed, scribing for physicians entering medical information into Epic, the Electronic Medical Record.
    • Reads lens corrections from lensometer.
    • May perform tonometry, visual acuity testing and eye drop instillation.
  • Aseptic Technique
    • Uses procedures, skills, techniques to prevent cross contamination and transmission of infection according to infection control standards, policies, and guidelines.
    • Cares for patient with known or potentially contagious infections according to written protocols.
  • Care of Supplies and Equipment
    • Keeps exam room stocked with necessary supplies.
    • Maintains and calibrates equipment properly.
    • Uses supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner.

Work Habits:

  • Documents patient information regarding testing.
  • Prepares charts for next day's clinics. Assures proper billing documents are completed and turned in to Billing.
  • Completes assignment, seeks assistance when necessary and assumes responsibility for special duties or tasks assigned.
  • Maintains professional appearance.

Dependability:

  • Demonstrates punctual and dependable attendance at work.
  • Considers patient and staff needs when requesting time off; gives adequate notification when absence is expected.
  • Maintains safe environment for patients and visitors.
  • Attends in-service education programs.

Interpersonal Relations with Staff:

  • Uses appropriate organizational lines of authority.
  • Accepts constructive criticism.

Conduct Towards Patients:

  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Maintains a courteous and respectful approach towards patients and visitors.
  • Reports unusual patient incidents, complaints, or concerns.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Follows university, hospital, and department policies and procedures.
  • Respects the confidentiality of patients and visitors.
  • Respects staff confidentiality.
  • Assists co-workers as needed.
  • Reports to work at scheduled time and returns from lunch and 15-minute breaks on time.
  • Limits annual sick leave to reasonable amount.
  • Notifies supervisor if ill or delayed, and calls in at beginning of scheduled shift for each day absent.
  • Requests future absences in accordance with collective bargaining agreement and department policy.
  • Interacts with other employees and the public in a positive manner.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.
  • Performs projects within the agreed-upon time unless an extension is requested and approved.

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