Under clinical direction, to perform routine and complex photographic techniques, and various diagnostic and clinical tasks in the care and treatment of patients. Final Filing Date: The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date. Learn more about Santa Clara Health System at:scvmc.org, och.sccgov.org, slrh.sccgov.org Facebook I facebook.com/scvmc LinkedIn | linkedin.com/scvmc
Typical Tasks
Performs external, intraocular, and fluorescein angiographic photograph... more details
Description
Under clinical direction, to perform routine and complex photographic techniques, and various diagnostic and clinical tasks in the care and treatment of patients.
Final Filing Date: The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date.
Learn more about Santa Clara Health System at: scvmc.org, och.sccgov.org, slrh.sccgov.org
Facebook I facebook.com/scvmc LinkedIn | linkedin.com/scvmc
Typical Tasks
Performs external, intraocular, and fluorescein angiographic photography;
Processes angiography film for physician's evaluation and treatment prescription;
Sorts, labels, and mounts photographs;
Maintains files of visual fields and diagnostic ultrasound materials for diagnostic evaluation;
Performs diagnostic visual field testing;
Performs diagnostic ultrasound (B-scan);
Maintains files of diagnostic ultrasound materials for evaluation;
Performs measurements and calculations for intraocular lens implants (A-scan) prior to cataract extractions;
Performs keratometry and provides refractive information on post surgical patients to physicians;
Assists in routine patient handling with performance and recording of visual acuities, patient history, tonometry measurements, and general screening techniques;
Evaluates therapeutic contact lens fitting and assists physicians in follow-up of patients;
Maintains diagnostic equipment by cleaning, inspecting, and troubleshooting more complex problems;
Maintains supply of materials needed for various diagnostic procedures;
Obtains medical records for chart checks;
Observes and reports any unusual complaint or condition of patients;
Assists in scheduling patient appointments;
Performs related work as required.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of:
Basic ophthalmic assistant practices;
Use, application and maintenance of various ophthalmic patient care equipment and supplies such as ophthalmic lasers, ultrasound, tonometers, retinoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, etc.;
Medical and ophthalmic terminology;
Principles of asepsis;
Patient observation skills including urgent and emergency condition reporting;
Operation, maintenance and simple calibration of specialized equipment;
Methods of measuring and recording acuity;
Color vision testing methods;
Basic tonometry;
Ophthalmic anatomy and basic pathophysiologic principles.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of routine and complex ophthalmic and patient care tests and services;
Gather and record patient ocular and physical history;
Perform a variety of diagnostic and measurement techniques (A-Scan, B-Scan, ultrasound, etc.);
Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on clinic equipment;
Understand and follow written and oral English instructions;
Provide direct ophthalmic patient care;
Use English, communicate effectively both verbally and in written form;
Organize priorities and follow through with assignments in a timely manner;
Maintain positive relationships with patients and co-workers.
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