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Job:

Ophthalmic Visual Field Technician

EEOC:

Technician

Status:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Clinical

Position Overview: Perform automated and non-automated visual fields including the duties and responsibilities outlined below. Provides general clinical support functions.

Responsibilities:

1. Basic Skills and Lensometry

• Measures visual acuity at distance and near utilizing appropriate test for age and records accurately.
• Perform pinhole testing when indicated.
• Measures and records current lens power accurately with a lensometer

1. Patient Services

• Applies proper ocular dressings and shields.
• Instills drugs properly and understand the indication/contra-indications for use in dilation
• Assists patients properly when physically or visually disabled.
• Participate in clinical trials and become certified to perform visual fields as required
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations;
• Responds promptly to patient needs;
• Solicits patient feedback to improve service
• Meets commitments

1. Instrument Maintenance

• Performs routine instrument maintenance on related ophthalmic equipment.
• Stocks visual field rooms in assigned area and ensures that medications expiration dates are current.
• Disinfects and maintains examination rooms.
• Orders appropriate supplies for service

1. General Medical Knowledge

• Basic anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies and the fundamentals of microbial control.

1. Visual Fields

• Explain the visual pathway from the retina to the visual cortex.
• Perform a visual field utilizing Goldmann perimeter and Humphrey automated perimeter.
• Calibrate the perimeter for accurate testing.
• Correct the patient's refractive error and monitor fixation for accurate testing.
• Identify common visual field defects and correspond with the correct etiology; neurologic, glaucomatous, retinal, physiologic or functional.
• Use a bowl perimeter to detect and plot any peripheral isopter and to detect and plot peripheral field defects and to plot a scotoma within the central 30 degrees.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solver with analytical skills.
• Personable; empathetic with patient's needs and concerns.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on 3.5 patients per hour.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

As part of the hiring process, Eye Consultants of Atlanta may conduct background checks and drug testing to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to these procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Eye Consultants of Atlanta complies with all state and federal regulations related to background checks and drug testing and maintains strict confidentiality of all results.