What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at HHC?
Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 26584
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician performs imaging of the eye for diagnostic treatment, educational and research purposes in support of the Department of Ophthalmology. This position is responsible for the entire patient "work up" functions for residents and staff physicians, including obtaining accurate patient histories based on chief complaints and/or diagnoses.
Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence
Performs all imaging eye modalities including Humphrey Visual Fields, Goldman Visual Fields, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachemetry, Fundus Photography/Florescence Angiogram/ICG, Blood draws, OCT, Pentacam Topography, IOL Master/Immersion A Scan, B-Scan, UBM, Keratometry, and Manual and auto lensometry
Performs manual refraction and auto refraction
Performs basic biomicroscopy
Demonstrates knowledge of the following tests and when they should be used: Stereo, Amsler Grid, Neuro Color plates, CFVF, Afferent Pupil Defect, Motility Assessment, Cover Test with the basic strabismus diagnosis
Dilates patients' eyes and administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications per physicians orders
Performs tonometry.
Performs surgical scheduling if required
Performs stocking and cleaning of exam rooms and maintains clinics equipment
Participates in surgical or research studies
High school education equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 1 year previous experience working in a hospital or patient care environment with public interaction preferred
Certification for Ophthalmic Assistant by the American Academy of Ophthalmology preferred but must be obtained within two years of employment. If certification is not obtained within two years of employment employee will be terminated.
Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to age and developmental level of patients served
Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
Knowledge of infection control principles and safety measures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
Knowledge of basic computer operating systems and set-up including scheduling
Phlebotomy/blood drawing experience preferred
Knowledge or ability to learn basic anatomy, pharmacology and terminology of the eye
Knowledge to triage patient emergencies by phone and or in person
Basic understanding of Ophthalmology surgical instruments and sterilization techniques
Ability to assess and reschedule missed appointments
Ability to recognize and adapt to the special needs of a patient and his/her culture
Knowledge of retinoscopy preferred
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.