Visual Field Technician II

Posted:
9/18/2024, 10:08:47 AM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Visual Field Technician II

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Cole Eye Clinic/Support-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

C99921

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

A caregiver in this position works 7:30AM – 4:00PM.   

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner by checking visual acuity and reading current glasses prescription if applicable, recording data in patient record, entering patient information into the automated visual field machine, performing proper visual field test as indicated by ordering physician.
  • Receives and prepares patients for exams or treatment to be performed by administering dilation drops after visual field testing is completed (if indicated by ordering physician).
  • Performs various clerical functions, including ensuring that the ordering physician has signed the appropriate testing order prior to performing the test and that the charge is captured correctly after the test is completed.
  • Maintains the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms by cleaning and stocking daily, assisting and maintaining appropriate supply of medications as needed and conducting basic maintenance. Assists with ordering medical/office supplies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Formal education or training in optometry and/or ophthalmology preferred.
  • Minimum of one year in a medical environment with direct patient care contact.
  • Prior experience in customer service may be considered as well.
  • Additional formal education or training in ophthalmology may substitute for some or all of the stated experience.

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Physical Requirements:

  • Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and PC.
  • Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
  • May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
  • Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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