Ophthalmology Tech
Company: Rush University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Eye Center
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Summary:
Under general supervision from the ophthalmology medical staff, the
Ophthalmic Technician performs a large number of routine technical
testing and procedures as well as gathers data and information for
patient diagnosis and treatment. The technician works closely and
assists the ophthalmologist and resident in the care of the
patient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts
in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
--- Reviews charts to determine urgency of condition and initiate
care as necessary.
--- Collects all historical and physical data necessary for the
medical staff to make clinical therapeutic decisions.
--- Performs additional measurements of phorias and tropias, near
point of convergence, fusion. Familiar with tonography
--- Performs and records various ocular measurement tests
--- Designs care plans and implements treatment as delegated by the
medical staff.
--- Expanded role includes adequate knowledge and expertise of all
testing available at the center, e.g. topography, AB-scan
ultrasonography, ERG (electroretinography), Visante OCT, GVF
--- Oversees and evaluates other ophthalmic technicians as
assigned.
--- Maintains and updates EPIC EMR knowledge and skills including
appointment scheduling.
--- Expertly take phone calls on eye issues including prescription
renewal.
--- Trains other technical staff as needed.
--- Maintenance of instrumentation, supplies and drugs. Surveys
technical instruments and equipment, implements repair, and
arranges for service calls. Also inventories and orders supplies
and drugs following protocol and as appropriate.
--- Participates in research clinical trials as assigned including
participating as a mask examiner, performing refraction, visual
acuity, etc. Agrees to review the study documentation and certify
for each study assigned.
--- Is able to competently assist, scrub, and circulate for all eye
center procedures including Lasik surgery.
--- Participates in intramural and extramural educational programs
as a speaker and teaching assistant.
--- Participates in departmental research as needed.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
--- CPR certification.
--- High School Diploma.
--- Completion of an academic program for ophthalmic technician is
a plus.
--- JCAHPO Certification as ophthalmic assistant (COA) or
ophthalmic technician (COT). Will consider certification eligible
candidates for COA who have attended and completed an academic
ophthalmic tech program.
--- Must have sound and basic ocular knowledge.
--- Manual dexterity, communications, precision and accuracy.
--- Ability to communicate well with patients and all levels of
staff.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
--- Completion of a Bachelor's degree and/or advanced medical
training.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Ophthalmology Tech
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 5311
Keywords: Rush University, Oak Park , Ophthalmology Tech, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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