Ophthalmic Technician Apprenticeship

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve heal lead educate that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience

• Preferred - 1 year Experience in a healthcare clinical or patient facing environment

Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support - BLS from the American Heart Association or obtained within a defined timeframe following hire per department standards
• Required - Certified Opthalmology Assistant - EverCheck upon completion of approximately 1000 documented training hours
• Required - Certified Opthamology Technician - To Be Obtained - EverCheck upon completion of approximately 2000 documented training hours

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers software and web based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to learn and apply ophthalmic clinical procedures and workflows
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with patient privacy requirements
• Willingness and ability to learn in a fast paced clinical environment under supervision

Job Duties

• Commits to and actively participates in a structured ophthalmic technician apprenticeship or training program including coursework clinical rotations and required on the job training hours
• Assumes responsibility for meeting learning milestones and competency expectations outlined by the apprenticeship program
• Learns and assists with managing patient flow in and out of examination rooms
• Assists in retrieving preparing and organizing patient information for provider review
• Learns to prepare patients for examinations procedures and provider visits under supervision
• Assists with cleaning stocking and maintaining exam rooms procedure rooms instruments and equipment
• Under supervision learns to perform basic ophthalmic assessments and preliminary testing appropriate to training level
• Documents patient information in the medical record according to department guidelines and training scope
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases .

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.