Ophthalmic Technician- 32 hours weekly - Children's National Hospital : Job Details

The Ophthalmic Technician performs visual fields, visual acuity testing, orthoptic motor and sensory evaluations, objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. ophthalmic ultra-sonography, ERG, OCT) as requested. Assists physicians in performing special procedures, difficult examination techniques. Maintains inventory of examination lenses, instruments, fixation targets, eye drops, etc. Works closely with the full-time staff, fellows, residents and other orthoptist. Assists with orientation and instruction of residents, fellows in performing orthoptic examinations and with prospective and retrospective clinical studies. 32 hours weeklyQualifications:Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with one year of ophthalmic technician or technologist training. (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year pediatric ophthalmology clinic training or work experience (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeClinical experience and academic interest.Retinoscopy, Goldmann and Humphrey perimetry competence are required.Good communication skills with patients, parents, coworkers and physicians are essential.Required Licenses and Certifications Eligibility for certification by JCAPO .Functional AccountabilitiesClinical Duties

• Perform visual fields and visual acuity testing as requested.

• Perform orthoptic sensory evaluations and administer orthoptic eye exercises as recommended.

• Perform objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. Ophthalmic Photography, ERG when applicable).

Training

• Assist with orientation and instruction of residents and fellows in performing orthoptic examinations.

Physician Assistance

• Assist physicians in performing special procedures and difficult examination techniques.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance