Ophthalmology Tech - Potsdam at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, New York

Job Description:

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SUMMARY



Responsible for daily patient care and flow. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care, knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed, an ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.


Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.



STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Lawrence Ave, Potsdam
DEPARTMENT: CPH Eye Care
SCHEDULE: 8 hour shift



ATTRIBUTES

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  Preferred: Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills
  
  


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  Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
  


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  Preferred: 3-5 years of experience
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly and professionally assist the doctor in patient care.
  
  


• Manages patient flow.
  
  


• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds.
  
  


• Obtains a thorough medical, ocular, social history and chief complaint from the patient.
  
  


• Obtains visual acuity both distance and near.
  
  


• Obtains or performs ocular motility, pupillary exams, confrontational fields and neutralize glasses.
  
  


• Performs basic color vision screening using Ishihara or Farnsworth D-15 color vision test.
  
  


• Performs specialized visual acuity testing including a brightness acuity tester (BAT) and a potential acuity meter (PAM).
  
  


• Performs imaging using diagnostic equipment: Fundus photography, external photography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Optomap Ultra-wide field.
  
  


• Performs diagnostic testing using the following diagnostic equipment: Humphrey Visual Field, Corneal Topography, Lenstar, IOL Master, Specular Microscopy, Pachymetry, and Auto-refractor.
  
  


• Measure patient's intraocular pressure using either the Goldman tonometer, Perkins tonometer or Tonopen.
  
  


• Administers eye drops to patients in accordance with provider instructions, utilizing proper eye drop techniques and sterility.
  
  


• Clean, stock and prepare exam rooms.
  
  


• Maintain, clean and sterilize ophthalmic instruments.
  
  


• Maintains and cleans all equipment being utilized and reports if not in working condition.
  
  


• Maintains patient confidentiality.
  
  


• Comply with all HIPPA requirements.
  
  


• Performs other duties assigned.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $28.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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