Ophthalmology Technician
Core
Assists physicians in ophthalmologic care, examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Role type
Clinical support technician (ophthalmology)
Builds
Patient care services and diagnostic testing
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, EMR charting, patient vitals, instrument sterilization, laser treatment setup, specimen preparation, patient transport
Preferred skills
Ophthalmic pharmacology certification, Epic EMR proficiency
Technologies
Argon, Krypton, YAG lasers, Retinomax, Keratometry, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Ultrasound
Responsibilities
Administer dilating agents, perform visual field and color vision testing, assist with minor clinic surgery and preoperative preparation, prepare cultures and pathology specimens, clean and stock examining rooms, escort patients to hospital units
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support