Travel Ophthalmic Technician
Somerville, MA
Commonwealth Healthcare LLC
5x8 hrs

Ophthalmic Tech - good possibility to extend past current end date
Locals accepted at lower hourly rate
8hr days; 8a-4:40p (no on-call) - MUST be Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or COA required
3 years experience minimum
2 supervisor/leadership references within past 12 months required
Very busy outpatient clinic- adults only
Manual Refractions Required

Responsibilities: Prep patients for Ophthalmologists Triages telephone issues and documents in chart Open and close examination rooms, cleans as necessary Performs visual field testing, a-scan and corneal topography. Performs accurate refractions. Complete a thorough medical work-up prior to the patient being seen by the Ophthalmologist. This includes a medical history, chief complaint, review of current medication list, check of visual acuity and intraocular pressure. Assist with fundus photography. Prepares fluorescein syringes, Check equipment for cleanliness. Ensure that biomed review of equipment is up to date. Sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment. Assist Ophthalmologists with minor procedures. Assist Ophthalmologists with laser surgery. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities, organizes daily work and uses good judgment

Job Purpose: Under supervision of the Ophthalmology Practice Manager and the Chief of Ophthalmology, possesses knowledge and skills in history taking, patient services, instrument maintenance, clinical optics, basic ocular motility, visual fields, intermediate tonometry, contact lenses, ocular pharmacology and photography. Responsible for performing necessary testing prior to patients encounter with the Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist; assist in minor surgical and laser procedures; perform specialties adjunctive testing; perform refractions; assist in other office responsibilities as needed.