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UNC Health · 1 month ago

Ophthalmic Tech Certified

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.01/hr - $33.07/hr

1+ years exp

UNC Health is an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates dedicated to improving health and well-being. The Ophthalmic Tech Certified role involves obtaining complex patient histories and performing extensive ophthalmic tests, requiring considerable knowledge of ocular anatomy and independent work with minimal supervision.

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Responsibilities

Patient Assessment - Interviews patient to collect and update medical and ocular history, family and social history, records previous surgeries and treatments, updates medications, allergies and pharmacy information. Obtains patients chief complaint asking questions as appropriate for recording severity, context, duration, frequency, associated symptoms, pain scale, etc

Patient Testing - Independently performs elements of comprehensive exam such as visual acuity using various methods such as Snellen, Tumbling E's, Allen Pictures, Optotype, ETDRS and contrast sensitivity. Neutralize glasses Rx with auto-lensometer or manual method and transpose between minus and plus cylinder format, Measure Intra-Ocular pressure using Applanation, Tonopen or I-Care method, measure, compare and evaluate pupillary responses including RAPD, ocular motility to include versions and ductions, cover tests, stereo acuity and nystagmus, worth four dot, krimsky, maddox Rod, convergence training, visual fields including confrontation, automated perimetry and Amsler Grid method, color vision, retinoscopy, auto-refraction, manifest refraction, exophthalmometry, schirmer's tear testing, inflammadry and osmolarity testing, glare testing, keratometry readings (automated or manual) and corneal pachymetry

Patient Set Up - Sets up for Lasers, minor surgical procedures, and injections using sterile technique where applicable. Educate patients on procedures, testing , systemic diseases and their ocular manifestations, instruct on proper medication use and treatments, how to apply eye dressings, etc. May take vital signs such as blood pressure or glucose testing or perform CPR in emergency situations

Equipment Maintenance - Cleans and calibrates ophthalmic instruments and equipment, replaces bulbs and batteries, monitors clinic medical and labaratory supplies and reports shortages to facilities manager to be reordered. Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to UNC policy. Cleans and stocks exam rooms and ancillary testing rooms when needed. Maintains calibration of ophthalmic instruments and reports malfunctioning equipment to facilities manager for prompt repair

Special Testing - May independently perform special testing such as OCT, Goldmann Visual Fields, Fundus Photography, Fluorescein Angiography and Topography, Axial Length measurements using IOL Master or Immersion method as directed by the physician or in compliance with predetermined protocols. Has knowledge of office antisepsis, universal precautions, specimens and biopsies, and culture sample preperation. May assess skills, teach new skills and mentor less experienced employees

Education - Participates in training activities, prepares lectures, teaches in workshops and other educational opportunities. Participates in community service activities. Volunteers and assists with research projects

Qualification

Ophthalmic Technician CertificationClinical ExperienceOcular Anatomy KnowledgePatient Assessment SkillsTeaching SkillsEquipment MaintenanceSterile TechniqueCommunity Service Participation