Ophthalmology Technician Certified

  • Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressings.
  • Also assists with minor clinic surgery, special procedures, ophthalmic lavage, and preoperative preparation of patients.
  • Provides postoperative instructions when indicated.
  • Compiles preliminary histories on new patients.
  • Records new problems, including all current medications, on return patients on Epic charting.
  • Preceptor for new personnel such as ophthalmology assistant.
  • Also will precept for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses on technical equipment and training.
  • Assists in writing and reviewing ophthalmic policies and procedures.
  • Tests visual acuity, near and distant, and intraocular pressures.
  • Performs other types of ophthalmic testing.
  • Administers dilating agents for ophthalmic fundus examination upon successful completion of ophthalmic pharmacology exam by licensed medical staff and supervised member.
  • Assists with and sets up laser treatments, ultrasound testing and cryopexy surgery.
  • Performs ultrasound for measuring intraocular lens.
  • Completes calculations of findings and obtains Keratometer Readings.
  • Prepares cultures and pathology specimens for the laboratory and transports to the correct areas.
  • Takes and records vital signs.
  • Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment.
  • Sends for repair or exchange.
  • Assists with the emergency admission of patients.
  • Applies ident-a-bands.
  • Ensures permission for treatment and record of belongings sheets are signed.
  • Ensures patient is properly transported to hospital unit.
  • Completes necessary charges for appliances, dressings, medications, special procedures, and testing for the patient.
  • Orders pharmaceuticals, linen, stock, stationery, surgical instruments, and other ophthalmic supplies for clinic.
  • Scribes in electronic medical record according to what the physician dictates.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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