Ophthalmology Tech - Potsdam
Rochester Regional Health

Potsdam, New York
$20.00 - $28.00 per hour


Description

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community

  • Medical, dental, vision, hearing benefits
  • Paid vacation & holiday pay
  • Same Day pay through Daily Pay
  • Up to $3000 sign on bonus
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

STATUS: Full time
LOCATION:
Lawrence Ave, Potsdam
DEPARTMENT:
CPH Eye Care
SCHEDULE:
8 hour day shift

ATTRIBUTES
  • Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills
  • 3-5 years of experience preferred
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.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran



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