Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
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Job Description
We are looking to hire a Certified Ophthalmic Technician someone whos ready to be part of the best ranked childrens hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation. In this position you will provide ophthalmic technical support in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0 to 18 years) and adults as necessary.
Think youve got what it takes
Skills & Requirements
Required H.S. Diploma or GED
Required COA - Cert-Cert Ophthalmic Assistant Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or COT - Cert-Cert Ophthalmic TECH by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or OPTMTRST - Licensed Optometrist by the Texas Optometry Board
Required 2 years experience in an ophthalmology or optometry office
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Performs preliminary measurements and exams on both pediatric and adult ophthalmology patients.
Performs visual acuity color vision testing lensometry exophthalmometry Amsler grid Schirmer test pupil evaluation anterior chamber depth assessment stereo testing ocular motility on extraocular muscle actions strabismus amblyopia and assessment methods on children and adults.
Performs basic instrument maintenance on ophthalmoscopes retinoscopes lensometers perimeters tangent screen phoropter/trial frames slit lamps keratometers muscle light surgical instruments.
Obtains ophthalmic history from patient or parent including but not limited to presenting complaint past ocular history family history systemic illness medications allergies and drug reactions review of systems social history and developmental history.
Performs other essential job-related duties.
Coordinates ROP patients.
Provides Administrative Support.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
