Ophthalmic Technician Assistant - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

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Johns Hopkins University
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Baltimore, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

With close supervision and instruction, we are seeking a
_Ophthalmic Technician Assistant_ who will learn to assist the Ophthalmologist with patient care by performing ophthalmic testing as outlined below.

This position's primary role is to provide technician/clinical support to physicians. This position will be required to work at any one of Wilmer's locations based on the clinics' needs. Travel is required.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Obtain and concisely record an accurate patient history._
  • Chief complaint
  • Past ocular history
  • Family history
  • Systemic illnesses
  • Medications
  • Allergies and drug reactions
  • Social history
  • Basic skills and lensometry_
  • Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing test appropriate for age and education, and records accurately.
  • Perform pinhole testing when indicated.
  • Perform and record contrast sensitivity.
  • Perform Ishihara or HRR color vision testing.
  • Accurately measure and record current lens power with a lensometer.
  • Perform and record exophthalmometry.
  • Perform and record Amsler grid.
  • Perform and record Schirmer testing.
  • Evaluate pupillary reactions, including afferent pupillary defect.
  • Estimate anterior chamber depth.
  • Able to properly operate common nonautomated and automated ophthalmic equipment including, but not limited to: IOL Master, Orbscan, bright field acuity testing (BAT), potential acuity meter (PAM), autorefractor, corneal pachymetry, Humphrey visual field, Goldmann visual field, OCT, HRT, Lenstar.
  • Patient Services_
  • Follow divisional protocols for eye drop instillation, including cycloplegics and topical anesthetics.
  • Properly instill eye drops.
  • Label newly opened bottles with expiration dates.
  • Understand the indications / contraindications for use in dilation.
  • Measure interpupillary distances, evaluate spectacle fit.
  • Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.
  • Adhere to regulations regarding drug samples and drug sample logs.
  • Basic Tonometry_
  • Perform accurate Goldmann applanation tonometry and properly disinfect the tonometer.
  • Perform accurate Tonopen tonometry and properly disinfect and store the tonometer.
  • Perform accurate Eye Care tonometry.
  • Understand the principals of scleral rigidity and the factors that alter intraocular pressure.
  • Instrument Maintenance_
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmic equipment.
  • Stock examination rooms in assigned area and ensure medication expiration dates are current.
  • Disinfect and maintain examination rooms.
  • General Medical Knowledge_
  • Maintain current CPR certification.
  • Understand basic ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases and ocular emergencies.
  • Understand and practice the fundamentals of microbial control.
  • Must complete currently required JHMI courses, such as_,
  • Self learning educational packets
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Complete Annual Review paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Complete training in software such as Epic, POE, TAP, Forum, Oculab, Allscripts
  • Assist physician chair side as a scribe.
  • Possible Additional Duties & Responsibilities_
  • Surgical assisting with minor outpatient procedures; basic instrument care.
  • Perform basic slit lamp evaluation of anterior chamber depth.
  • Measure axial length with Ascan biometry.
  • Perform protocol refractometry or other testing for clinical trials.
  • Instruct patients in contact lens care, insertion and removal.
  • Neurophysiologic testing including electroretinogram (ERG), Multifocal electroretinogram
- (MFERG),
- visual evoked potential (VEP), Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (SLO)

  • Other duties that may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
  • Ability to move about to escort patients to the exam rooms and different departments, gather and replace supplies, and stock rooms.
  • Constantly positions self to adjust ophthalmic equipment in order to perform exams.
  • Ability to manipulate extremely small objects.
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with patients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Ability to safely utilize various types of Ophthalmic Equipment to directly contact the patient's eye.
  • Occasionally lifts and transports supplies up to 20 lbs.
  • Ability to concentrate on instruments and other visual stimuli.
  • Observation of and rapid reaction to changeable situations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of a High School diploma or General Education Degree.

Classified Title:
Ophthalmic Technician Assistant


Role/Level/Range:
ACRO40/E/02/CD

Starting Salary Range:
$ $30.00 HRLY ($17.93 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt


Location:
School of Medicine Campus

Department name:
SOM Oph General Administration

Personnel area:
School of Medicine
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