Ophthalmic Technician(Bilingual) - Lawrenceville

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job :

Ophthalmic Technician

EEOC : Technician

Status : Non-Exempt

Department : Clinical

Position Overview : Ophthalmology technologists work with ophthalmologists, medical doctors who specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of eye diseases and disorders. Ophthalmology technologists work in a number of capacities, including assisting during eye surgery and setting up and performing maintenance on equipment. In addition, ophthalmology technologists often perform diagnostic testing, including measuring a patient's vision. Technologists in this career field must be familiar with ophthalmic pharmacology and understand the use of corrective lenses.

Responsibilities :

The duties of a ophthalmology technologist include collecting information requested by the ophthalmologist, such as medical histories and eye measurements. Ophthalmology technologists may test a patient's eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement. The ophthalmology technologist is also responsible for taking and explaining procedures, treatments and diagnoses to patients. During surgery, the ophthalmology tech may assist the ophthalmologist by preparing the surgical room and equipment and observing the patient. Additional duties include interacting with patients, maintaining sensitive ophthalmic equipment and keeping exam rooms clean and in order.

• Facilitate patient care
• Preliminary work-up.
• Refractions,
• Tonometry,
• A-Scans / IOL Master / Immersions.

Qualifications :

As part of the hiring process, Eye Consultants of Atlanta may conduct background checks and drug testing to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to these procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Eye Consultants of Atlanta complies with all state and federal regulations related to background checks and drug testing and maintains strict confidentiality of all results.