Job Description:

This position performs preliminary examinations of patients with ocular complaints, diseases, and/or disorders by initiating and performing technical tests exclusively used in Ophthalmology. This caregiver provides information to and consults with ophthalmologists and optometrists who are in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

Essential Functions

• Improve clinic and physician efficiency by performing advanced testing, which includes: IOL Master scan, LenStar scan, Goldmann Visual Fields, Tangent Screen Visual Fields, Manual B/P and HR, Wave Front scan, Visante Anterior Segment OCT, Contact and Immersion A Scan biometry, Retinoscopy, and FM100 Color Vision.
• Perform advanced lensometry including the following: identification and measuring of Fresnel, ground-in prism, slab off, and measurement and conversion of vertex distance.
• Determine add power for bifocals/trifocals
• Describe the indications, contraindications, and potential side effects of: • Mydriatics and cycloplegics • Glaucoma medications • Anti-infective agents, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic • Allergy medications • Steroids • non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs • Ocular lubricants • Anesthetics • Diagnostic agents • Nutritional supplements • Anti-neovascular drugs • Provide patient instruction regarding medications
• Explain and care for ocular prosthetics, contact lenses, spectacles, and other devices
•  Measure • Conversion, perform contact lens fitting: • Soft rigid • Toric • Bifocal
• Perform intermediate ocular motility testing, including cover/uncover/alternate cover testing, Maddox rod testing, worth 4-dot test, Hirschberg, Krimsky, near point accommodation, near point conversion, and fusional convergence amplitudes.
• Interpret the reliability and validity of test results and seek additional guidance from the physician to determine the appropriate treatment procedure.
• Maintain instruments and tools in the clinic through routine maintenance, cleaning, and verification of calibration.
• May perform Ex ophthalmometry, and corneal sensitivity testing, collecting cultures and biopsy specimens, may assist in ophthalmic imaging as needed, including fluorescein angiography, endothelial cell count, and B-scans.

Skills

• Electrocardiography (EKG)
• Patient Surgery Preparation
• Surgical Assisting

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Optometric Technician.
• Experience in cataract surgery counseling for patients.
• EMR experience. Possesses a level of computer literacy that ensures accuracy and timeliness when working with patients.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Optometric Technician
• Spanish speaking preferred

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking/Squatting/Kneeling/Manual Dexterity
• Speaking/Listening/Seeing

Location:

Southridge Clinic at Riverton

Work City:

Riverton

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$26.47 - $40.87

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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