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The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for performing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for all Faculty, Fellows and Residents at the Flaum Eye Institute/Department of Ophthalmology. Technicians will perform technical testing, clinical support and patient care for various physician and sub-specialties throughout the eye institute. In addition to those listed in Ophthalmic Technologist III; 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. May perform as Lead Technician.
Job Responsibility:
Performing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for all Faculty, Fellows and Residents at the Flaum Eye Institute/Department of Ophthalmology
Performing technical testing, clinical support and patient care for various physician and sub-specialties throughout the eye institute
Providing intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
Working closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians
May perform as Lead Technician
Performing diagnostic testing or services in support of the following sub-specialties: cornea, comprehensive, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, oculo-facial plastics, retina, and resident education
Performing advanced testing and imaging per provider's request
Assisting with coverage for: Ultrasound Biomicrography (UBM & B Scan), Fluorescein / ICG Angiography, Slitlamp & Gonio Biomicrography, Specular Biomicrography, Videography and Video editing, Retcam / Handheld Fundus Photography (Operating room imaging), HRT/Confocal Imaging
Performing clinical-clerical office duties, which would include checking diagnostic schedules, data entry, checking for request forms in advance, printing up results and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the department
Stocks rooms according to practice needs and adheres to hospital polices regarding locked items, sharps, checking medication for expired dates and opened dates
Learning the necessary information for their job, to obtain certifications, and maintain this knowledge
Ability to obtain and maintain certification for institute wide and international clinical trials
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
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 required
Nice to have:
A 4-year college education, including related optometry, ophthalmology and/or technical training with certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body
or a 2-year college education in an appropriate science and 2 years of closely related laboratory experience preferred