Ophthalmic Imaging Technician Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Ophthalmic Technician I

Provides patient visit support to Ophthalmology Program. Works with clinical and...

Location

United States , Needham

Salary:

23.69 - 37.90 USD / Hour

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
Experience in a clinical or science-related field is preferred
Current registration as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA certification) preferred

Job Responsibility

Prepares clinical rooms, orders and stocks supplies and medications, and coordinates with other departments for supply delivery and pickup
assists with procedures as needed
Ensures efficient patient flow and accurate preparation and communication of clinical documents for specified areas
Supports regulatory compliance efforts, including Joint Commission requirements
Obtains quotes for equipment purchases, coordinates repairs, and manages related logistics
Performs diagnostic imaging including external, slit lamp, and fundus photography
edits and uploads images
conducts visual field testing and intraocular pressure measurement
administers eye drops
Manages electronic patient records, assists with scheduling and phone support, and helps with contact lens sessions, cleaning, and inventory

What we offer

flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
cell phone plan discounts
discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Ophthalmic Technician

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

19.08 - 25.77 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs preferred
Understands ocular injuries and urgent care preferred
Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations preferred
Identifies the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire preferred
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire preferred

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
When working with a physician, spends most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians
Gathers necessary information for physician, initial patient screening work up and assessment and performs certain diagnostic testing required to properly care for the patient in accordance with any eye related problems and the sub-specialty
Obtains, performs or checks for ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure
Performs diagnostic testing, including basic color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates, automated visual field testing, Humphrey Visual Field, corneal topographies for corneal measurements associated with contact lens fittings, corneal disease or surgical management on the orbscan
Uses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness
Possesses basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contacts lenses or teach a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care
Performs specialized visual acuity testing, including potential acuity meter (PAM), laser interferometry (LI) and brightness acuity tester (BAT)

Parttime

Ophthalmic Technician

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Pittsford

Salary:

19.08 - 25.77 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs preferred
Understands ocular injuries and urgent care preferred
Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations preferred
Identifies the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire preferred
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire preferred

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
When working with a physician, spends most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians
Gathers necessary information for physician, initial patient screening work up and assessment and performs certain diagnostic testing required to properly care for the patient in accordance with any eye related problems and the sub-specialty
Obtains, performs or checks for ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure
Performs diagnostic testing, including basic color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates, automated visual field testing, Humphrey Visual Field, corneal topographies for corneal measurements associated with contact lens fittings, corneal disease or surgical management on the orbscan
Uses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness
Possesses basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contacts lenses or teach a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care
Performs specialized visual acuity testing, including potential acuity meter (PAM), laser interferometry (LI) and brightness acuity tester (BAT)

Parttime

Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist

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Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

25.09 - 35.12 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4-year college education, including related optometry, ophthalmology and/or technical training
2-year college education in an appropriate science and 2 years of closely related laboratory/clinical experience
High school diploma and 4 years of closely related laboratory/clinical experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred

Job Responsibility

Provides intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
Works closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians
Able to perform visual acuity testing in newborns, infants, and small children or non-verbal adults by matching methods such as HOTV cards
Measures prisms using a lensometer
Performs manifest refractions using a phoropter, automated refractions if necessary, to properly measure a patient's refractive error and obtain best corrected visual acuity
Works in both plus and minus cylinders
Measures the intraocular pressure using a tonopen, a Goldmann tonometer or a Perkins tonometer
Performs a basic slit lamp examination and has the ability to check anterior chamber depth using the slit lamp
Takes external ocular measurements including keratometry, exopthalmometry and levator measurements
Intermediate color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates and D-15 color chips

Parttime

Ophthalmic Technician

The Ophthalmic Technician assists in the delivery of health care and patient car...

Location

United States , Scottsdale

Salary:

Not provided

Phoenix Children's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
or employees in the role prior to 12/01/2016 must have at least 5 years of Ophthalmic Technician experience with no high school diploma or equivalent
1 or more years of experience working directly with an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in a clinical setting
Possess a strong working knowledge of the functionality of electronic health records which includes a high level of computer literacy
Knowledge of examination and diagnostic room procedures, medical equipment, and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to multi-task and to get tasks completed with complete follow through
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with patients, office staff and the public

Job Responsibility

Prepares patients for examination and treatment. This includes obtaining patient history, documenting allergies, obtains current vision measurement, maintains medication list, and generating surgical consent forms. Assists the provider in the course of the patient encounter as requested
Administers medications such as eye drops under physician’s written order
Performs various diagnostic tests and imaging
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
Maintains supplies and equipment for treatment and examination
Travels between offices for clinic coverage as requested
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested

Parttime

Ophthalmic Technologist

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Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

24.22 - 31.49 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma plus training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field
High school diploma plus 1-2 years of closely related clinical experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Possesses basic knowledge of optics including plus and minus lenses and their use with patients who are myopic, hyperopic, and have astigmatism
Understands the problems of presbyopia and how to correct for this and age values associated with this
Has intermediate ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations
Is able to identify the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications
Knows common drugs used for ocular diseases such as glaucoma, infections, retina problems and steroid use
Has the understanding on how these medications work both within the eye and systemically
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
Works with a physician, spending most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians
Provides intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
Works closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians
Able to perform visual acuity testing in newborns, infants, and small children or non-verbal adults by matching methods such as HOTV cards
Measures prisms using a lensometer
Performs manifest refractions using a phoropter, automated refractions if necessary, to properly measure a patient's refractive error and obtain best corrected visual acuity
Works in both plus and minus cylinders

Fulltime

Ophthalmic Tech 4

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

24.22 - 31.49 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Possesses basic knowledge of optics including plus and minus lenses and their use with patients who are myopic, hyperopic, and have astigmatism required
Understands the problems of presbyopia and how to correct for this and age values associated with this required
Has intermediate ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations required
Able to identify the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications required
Knows common drugs used for ocular diseases such as glaucoma, infections, retina problems and steroid use required
Has the understanding on how these medications work both within the eye and systemically required
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days required

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
When working with a physician, spends most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians
Provides intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
Performs visual acuity testing in newborns, infants, and small children or non-verbal adults by matching methods such as HOTV cards
Measures prisms using a lensometer
Performs manifest refractions using a phoropter, automated refractions if necessary, to properly measure patient’s refractive error and obtain best corrected visual acuity
Works in both plus and minus cylinders
Measures intraocular pressure using a tonopen, a Goldmann tonometer or a Perkins tonometer

Fulltime

Ophthalmic Tech 4

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

24.22 - 31.49 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma required
1-2 years of closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
CPR or obtain CPR Certification. Possesses basic knowledge of optics including plus and minus lenses and their use with patients who are myopic, hyperopic, and have astigmatism. Understands the problems of presbyopia and how to correct for this and age values associated with this required
Has intermediate ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations. Is able to identify the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications. Knows common drugs used for ocular diseases such as glaucoma, infections, retina problems and steroid use. Has the understanding on how these medications work both within the eye and systemically required
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body required

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
Works with a physician, spending most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians
Provides intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
Works closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians
Able to perform visual acuity testing in newborns, infants, and small children or non- verbal adults by matching methods such as HOTV cards
Measures prisms using a lensometer
Performs manifest refractions using a phoropter, automated refractions if necessary, to properly measure a patient's refractive error and obtain best corrected visual acuity
Works in both plus and minus cylinders

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