Ophthalmic Technician- Brooklyn Heights Ophthalmology Offsite
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
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Job Summary
The Ophthalmic Technician assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostics tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problem.
Responsibilities
1. Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician reviewincluding but not limited to central and peripheral visual field tests;ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests;tonometry tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocularpressure and pupil testing for size equality and reaction prior to dilation.
2. Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician;obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients forconditions excluding ocular examination; arranges for laboratory and othertests ophthalmic photography outpatient studies and patient admissions andsurgery as requested by physician; alleviates patient and family concerns byexplaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
3. Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including but not limitedto bio-microscopes lensometer keratometer tangent screen slit lamp andtonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratorywith drugs and other supplies as needed.
4. Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures;assists with minor office surgery laser treatments and operating room surgeryas required.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year minimum as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $29.34 - $37.21 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit B30 - B.H. Ophthalmology - OFFS Mount Sinai Hospital
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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