Adventist Health·Ukiah, California
The Ophthalmic Technician assists ophthalmologists in performing diagnostic tests and evaluating patient eye problems. They also prepare patients for examinations and assist in various procedures and surgeries.
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956.
We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center.
Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings.
Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year.
We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Job Summary: Assists ophthalmologist and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
Assists ophthalmologists in identifying, diagnosing, and treating illnesses, diseases and conditions of the eye.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Ophthalmic Technician or Medical Assistant experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Ophthalmic Technician certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Screens walk-in patients, emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate physician and priority of appointments.
Administers Electro-retinogram, Electro-oculogram tests and specular microscopy examinations to patients.
Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
Examines the cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
Assists physician in preparation of routine microbiological specimens and in various research studies.
Measures acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision.
Obtains optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescription and correct acuity problems.
Records findings on patient chart.
Obtains topographical measurements of the eye to include corneal diameter and curvature; assist physician to fit patients with contact lenses and to evaluate lens fit with a bio-microscope.
Instructs patients on the proper techniques used in caring for, inserting and wearing contact lenses.
Directs the flow of patients.
Obtains medical and personal data for patient charts.
Screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination.
Arranges for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician.
Alleviates patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
Calibrates and maintains all instruments; clean and stock consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
A high school education or GED is required, with a preference for an associate's degree or equivalent experience. Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician and experience in a medical assistant role are preferred.
Market context
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