Job
Summary : Under direct
supervision and order from a physician, optometrist and / or
Department Administrator or designee, performs a variety of
standard diagnostic tests of the eye, following established
procedures and policies as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of
eye diseases and visual
disorders.
Essential
Responsibilities : This
description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not
received full HR review and
approval.
Checks visual acuity
before administering any test or performing any
photography.
Aids physician in
explanation of testing procedures, side effects, and follow-up
care.
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Performs visual field testing in one or more of its three
standard forms :
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Automated central and peripheral
fields; Tangent screens; Goldman
perimetry.
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Ascertains lenses prescription as
needed prior to testing.
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Document the
findings.
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Performs keratometry measurements, interferometry,
lensometry, and tonometry as needed.
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Performs accurate ultrasound A-scan
measurements and IOL calculations for cataract surgery and lens
implantation; performs B-scan diagnostic exam in search of ocular
abnormalities or foreign bodies.
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May have to perform in operating room
setting.
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Must have knowledge of photographical techniques to
perform the following :
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Fluorescein angiography in proper
sequence and in stereo and color fundus photos in
stereo.
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Iris angiography in proper
sequence.
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Photograph the anterior chamber of the eye by means of a
slit lamp, including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and
lens.
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Photograph the external anatomy of the eye or facial
portions by means of microphotography with a 35-mm camera or
Polaroid camera.
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Photograph conjunctiva and corneal abnormalities by means
of a cornea scope camera and / or corneal
topography.
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Photograph during ocular surgery if
needed.
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Must have experience with digital photography and
transferring data to CDs.
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Must have knowledge of basic functions
of a 35-mm camera and its variable settings and capabilities of a
Polaroid camera.
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Must have knowledge of most common film types to include
black and white, color negative print, color slide, Polaroids
black / white, color and sensitivity rating for
each.
Must
have knowledge of darkroom techniques to include processing and
printing of film by manual method if digital camera not functioning
and to perform processing if needed.
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Evaluate the patients condition by
observing signs, symptoms, and reactions to testing procedures, and
reports to RN and physician any unusual
reactions.
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Maintains appropriate filing system of
all diagnostic photography and testing
reports.
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Maintains clean and organized work area, and replaces
expendable supplies as needed.
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Performs any other duties necessary to
help in the smooth operation of the department as a
whole.
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Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative
relations with the public, patients, and other
personnel.
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Performs other duties as
required.
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Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to
internal / external customers by demonstrating skills which are
consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing
extraordinary customer relations and quality
service.
Basic
Qualifications : Experience
Minimum
two (2) years of experience in an outpatient clinical
setting.
Education
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License,
Certification, Registration
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Ophthalmic Technician Certificate from
The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology OR
Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate from The Joint Commission on
Allied Health Personnel in
Ophthalmology
Additional
Requirements :
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Preferred
Qualifications : Experience
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JCAPHO certification
preferred.
Certified Ophthalmic
Technician or Certified Ophthalmic
Assistant
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Notes :
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Work : Mon-Sat, may work 8 or 10hrs
shifts, travel required in KP Riverside service area to backfill
needs at Palm Desert, Moreno Valley,
Murrieta.
Ophthalmic Photographer • Riverside, CA, US