Under direct supervision and order from a physician, optometrist and/or Department Administrator or designee, performs a variety of standard diagnostic tests of the eye, following established procedures and policies as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and visual disorders.
Essential Responsibilities:This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
- Checks visual acuity before administering any test or performing any photography.
- Aids physician in explanation of testing procedures, side effects, and follow-up care.
- Performs visual field testing in one or more of its three standard forms: Automated central and peripheral fields; Tangent screens; Goldman perimetry.
- Ascertains lenses prescription as needed prior to testing. Document the findings.
- Performs keratometry measurements, interferometry, lensometry, and tonometry as needed.
- Performs accurate ultrasound A-scan measurements and IOL calculations for cataract surgery and lens implantation; performs B-scan diagnostic exam in search of ocular abnormalities or foreign bodies. May have to perform in operating room setting.
- Must have knowledge of photographical techniques to perform the following:
- Fluorescein angiography in proper sequence and in stereo and color fundus photos in stereo.
- Iris angiography in proper sequence.
- Photograph the anterior chamber of the eye by means of a slit lamp, including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens.
- Photograph the external anatomy of the eye or facial portions by means of microphotography with a 35-mm camera or Polaroid camera.
- Photograph conjunctiva and corneal abnormalities by means of a corneascope camera and/or corneal topography.
- Photograph during ocular surgery if needed.
- Must have experience with digital photography and transferring data to CDs.
- Must have knowledge of basic functions of a 35-mm camera and its variable settings and capabilities of a Polaroid camera.
- Must have knowledge of most common film types to include black and white, color negative print, color slide, Polaroids black/white, color and sensitivity rating for each.
- Must have knowledge of darkroom techniques to include processing and printing of film by manual method if digital camera not functioning and to perform processing if needed.
- Evaluate the patients condition by observing signs, symptoms, and reactions to testing procedures, and reports to RN and physician any unusual reactions.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Maintains appropriate filing system of all diagnostic photography and testing reports.
- Maintains clean and organized work area, and replaces expendable supplies as needed.
- Performs any other duties necessary to help in the smooth operation of the department as a whole.
- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
- Two (2) years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting.
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