Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Durham, NC

DUKE EYE CENTER - Retina/Glaucoma departments

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OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN (COT, COA, OA) - DUKE EYE CENTER - DURHAM

Occupational Summary: Assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.

Work Performed

• Perform 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, tomography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
• Examine the cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
• Measure acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision; obtain optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescription and correct acuity problems; record findings on patient chart.
• Obtain topographical measurements of the eye to include corneal diameter and curvature; Lenstar/Argos measuerments, perform visual field testing.
• Direct the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arrange for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician; alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
• Calibrate and maintain all instruments used including, but not limited to bio-microscopes, lens meter, slit lamp and tonometer’s; clean and stock consultation rooms .
• Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assist with minor office surgery, laser treatments.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/ PREFERENCES
• Preferred completion of Ophthalmic Technician training and certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT, COA) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or 2 years in Ophthalmology setting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/ PREFERENCES None required above education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred COA/COT/COMT by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
• Must be able to work under time pressures in a busy clinic/office environment.
• Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
• Must participate in group activities requiring interpersonal skills & cooperation.
• Must be able to react quickly and immediately respond to emergencies.
• Must travel between locations as needed
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments, conflicting demands & priorities.
• Must maintain attention to detail over extended period of time.
• Must be continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Must be able to move throughout office environment throughout day.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NC 27705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person