Ophthalmic Technician

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician/photographer is a member of the health care team who, working under the supervision of the department manager, assumes responsibility and accountability for performing Ophthalmic photographer and other technical tests on patients as requested. The Ophthalmic Technician provides safe and knowledgeable patient care.

• Provide direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visits.
• Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound evaluations, tonometry, and keratometry consistent with Certification by Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescent angiography, external photos, stereo photos), consistent with Certification by Ophthalmic Photographers Society.
• Review, identify, label and file completed photographs, negatives and slides.
• Identify, read and interpret stereoscopic slides, according to department policy.
• Set up and maintain cameras, and associated ophthalmic equipment and instruments in proper working order on a daily basis.
• Develop ophthalmic film.
• Store equipment in its appropriate place at the end of the working day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Compliance Accountability:

Grade: 620