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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
Performs 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
Completes intermediate color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates and D-15 color chips
Inserts and removes contacts lenses or teaches a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care
Possesses intermediate knowledge of contact lens uses for medical use including keratoconus
Understands how to insert and remove special lenses and how to take care of them
Able to use the IOL Master in taking measurement of the eyes, including axial length, K-readings and anterior chamber depth
Trains other Technologists for skill sets required while working in the department
Helps to prepare for certifications in studies, as well as helping technicians prepare for certification tests
May be requested to lecture
Helps set up additional training with other qualified personnel or physicians, prepare study materials, or order materials and books for fellow Technologists
Other duties as assigned
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