Ophthalmology surgical technician job description

Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals - Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence™ designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Skills / Requirements

Assist COA and Ophthalmologists in screening, diagnosing and treating of patients with eye disorders.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Associates of Applied Science, or comparable, preferred.

Work Experience (Years and Area): One year experience in Ophthalmology/Optometry setting preferred.

Equipment Operated: Preferred experience with operation of Diagnostic ophthalmology equipment including fundus camera, keratometer, A/B scan, IOL calculations, tonometry, visual fields, etc.

Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Bilingual Skills Required, Languages: Spanish and/or Viet

Other Skills: Analytical, Medical Terms, P.C.

Work Schedule: Flexible

Other Requirements: Healthcare background preferred.

The Certified Ophthalmology Technician II works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, assumes the responsibility and accountability of performing Ophthalmic tests on patients as requested by Ophthalmologist.
Essential Responsibilities:

+ Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visit.

+ Assist provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients. This assistance includes but is not limited to the following: Examine records and forms and prepares patients for current exam and treatments. Prepare appropriate equipment and instruments for surgery and follow-up care. Assists Ophthalmologist by performing technical tests and records results for procedures for the ophthalmologists analysis and interpretation. Assist in refractive/diagnostic procedures to include manual manifest refractions, auto-refractometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, keratometry, ocular photography, B-scan, A-scan, Retinoscopy, and pupillary reflex and ocular motility testing.

+ Conducts vision screening tests to include, but not limited to, the following: Visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, pupil exams, and other technical tests required by the ophthalmologist. Record data above tests and determines need for further evaluation. Prepare procedure room. Assist ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types ophthalmologic surgeries. Prepare patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients. Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.

+ Assist provider in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction. Prepare and fit patients with special optometric devices as instructed by the provider. Instruct patients in correct care, hygiene post procedurally. Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications and supplies. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly quality initiatives for the department.

+ Perform at least one training in-service for staff each year. Medication administration with appropriate competency.

+ Assist UBT Co-lead responsibilities.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).

Education

+ High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Basic Life Support required at hire

+ Opthalmic Assistant Certificate required at hire

Additional Requirements:

+ Fully proficient in Goldman Visual Fields, Manual Refractometry, Corneal Topography, Manual Keratometry, Ocular Photography, Retinoscopy, B-scan, A- scan and Fluorescein Angiography.

+ Must have maintained successful Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification for minimum of 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ CAAHEP-accredited OT program.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Technician II, Ophthalmology

LOCATION: Duluth, Georgia

REQNUMBER: 1104888

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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Job Category:
Health System

Organization:
Ambulatory
Ophthalmology-Clinical
Staff

Location/s:

Job Title:
Ophthalmic Surgical
Tech-Ophthalmology-Lakeland

Job Summary:
To prepare the operating room for ophthalmic surgical procedures to ensure surgical equipment and instruments are properly functioning during surgical procedures. To provide the ophthalmologist with basic surgical assistance, ensuring patient comfort and providing quality patient care. To ensure surgical equipment and instruments are sterilized in accordance with UMMC infection control and regulatory standards.

Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or has obtained Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant certification (OSA).Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Prefer Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Surgical techniques and equipment knowledge. UMMC infection control and regulatory sterilization standards understanding. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills including effective interaction with surgical team members. Ocular anatomy, ophthalmic pharmacology, ocular motility and diseases of the eye. Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment procedures.Responsibilities
Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.Provides basic surgical support including room set up, sterile field management, handling of specimen and instruments, and room turnover.Assesses the equipment, instrument, and supply needs for surgical procedures and ensures availability.Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.Follows infection control policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.Performs administrative duties such as scheduling patient appointments and surgeries, takes patient histories, answers phones and handles correspondence.Maintains inventory of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies.Takes anatomical and functional ocular measurements, tests ocular functions including visual acuity, visual fields, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry readings, corneal topography, strabismus measurements, retinoscopy and sensorimotor functions.Administers topical ophthalmic medications as directed by the ophthalmologist. Provides patient education.The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:
Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No

Pay Class:

FTE %:
100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility:

Job Posting Date:
09/7/2022

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):