Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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An ophthalmic technician prepares patients to see the ophthalmologist for different types of appointments by performing a range of tasks. For routine exams, these tasks can include measuring visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, and eye drop instillation. A technician would also be expected to complete specialty testing such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, corneal topography, optical biometry, and visual field testing. Technicians will learn how to record information using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and will assist the ophthalmologist in scribing the findings during exams. A technician will become versed in obtaining patient histories, providing explanations of post operative procedures, and answering patient questions. They will also perform various office duties such as maintaining stock in exam rooms and technician areas and processing prescription refill requests. An ophthalmic technician at Eye Surgeons of Nebraska does not assist the ophthalmologist in the operating room, but will assist with minor, in-office procedures. These can include laser treatments, lid lesion removals, and foreign body removals.
1. Stand and/or walk frequently.
3.Lift and/or carry 30 pounds occasionally.
4.Push and/or pull 25 pounds occasionally.
5.Bend, stoop, crawl and squat occasionally.
6.Reach floor to overhead occasionally.
7.Visual acuity, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination within normal limits.
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