Ophthalmic Diagnotic Technologist at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 understands the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The duties will include proper documentation/completion in the EMR system and performing appropriate clinical and diagnostic testing techniques in compliance with department standards.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technologist 1 will maintain competency in obtaining/recording the following items in the electronic medical record and perform ocular testing using specialty-specific imaging instrumentation.

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  Reason for visit

  
  


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  Basic ocular motility

  
  


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  Chief complaint

  
  


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  Pupillary evaluation

  
  


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  History of present illness

  
  


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  Ocular surface assessment

  
  


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  Review of systems

  
  


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  Goldmann applanation tonometry

  
  


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  Systemic and ocular medications

  
  


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  Intraocular pressure by Tono-Pen

  
  


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  Assess allergies

  
  


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  Intraocular pressure by I-Care

  
  


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  Pharmacy information

  
  


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  Pachymetry

  
  


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  Family, social, medical, and ocular history

  
  


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  Eye Drop administration

  
  


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  Visual acuity at distance and near

  
  


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  Color vision test

  
  


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  Lensometry

  
  


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  Stereopsis test

  
  


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  Manual refraction

  
  


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  Color fundus photography

  
  


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  Confrontation fields

  
  


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  Optical coherence tomography

  
  


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  Automated perimetry

  
  


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  IOL Biometry

  
  


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  Corneal Topography

  
  


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  Keratometry

  
  


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  Humphrey Visual Field

  
  


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  Dry Eye testing

  
  


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  Comply with regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.

  
  


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  Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.

  
  


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  Examines eye for abnormalities.

  
  


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  Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.

  
  


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  Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.

  
  


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  Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Documents patients' histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care..

  
  


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  Conduct a range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests, such as visual field tests, OCT scans, B-scans, fundus photography, and cornneal topography.

  
  


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  Accurately document test results in patients charts.

  
  


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  Prepare patients for each test, explaining the procedure in a clear and concise manner.

  
  


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  Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control procedures.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or

OCT C

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H6 Apply Now