Ophthalmic Technician- MS Doctors
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Duration; 3+ months Shift: Mon - Fri: 8:30am -4:30pm Location: 309 W 23rd St, 309 W 23rd St, New York,10011 Duties: 1.Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tonometry, tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.2.Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arranges for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician; alleviates patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.3.Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including, but not limited to bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other suppliesd as needed.4.Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required.5.Performs other duties as assigned. Skills: Good communication skills with patients and staff to provide information Certifications & Licenses: Required Ophthalmic Technician Certification | ||||||||