Sr Ophthalmic Technician

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 27, 2025
Description The Senior Ophthamlic Technician will perform visual fields, visual acuity testing, orthoptic motor and sensory evaluations, objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. ophthalmic Photography (fundus and external), ERG, OCT, A- and B-Ultrasonography, Pachymetry) as requested. Will assist physicians to perform special procedures and difficult examination techniques. Will maintain inventory of examination lenses, instruments, fixation targets, eye drops, etc. Will ensure equipment and instruments are in top-notch running condition and coordinate maintenance/repairs with Bio-medical Engineering and other appropriate departments. Will order and dispense contact lenses to patients. Will work closely with the full-time staff, fellows, residents, orthoptists and other ophthalmic technicians/assistants. Will assist with orientation and instruction of Residents/Fellows to perform ophthalmic examinations and with prospective and retrospective clinical studies. Will have a major role in "Running" the Eye Clinic" and ensure a smooth flow of patients. Will oversee assignment of Technical Staff to different clinics (SZ Main Campus and Regional Out-patient Centers). Will be in-charge of coordinating the Grand Rounds and the different visiting Professorships. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED HS diploma or equivalent. Ophthalmic assistant, technician or technologist training. . Minimum Work Experience 5 years Minimum of five years, preferred. Pediatric ophthalmology clinic training or work experience. . Required Skills/Knowledge Clinical experience and academic interest. Retinoscopy, Goldmann and Humphrey perimetry, Ocular Coherence tomography competence is required. Good communication skills with patients, parents, coworkers and physicians are essential. Required Licenses and Certifications Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) possession and maintenance through JCAPO or other nationally recognized certifying agency. 180 Days (Required) Functional Accountabilities Patient Services Perform visual fields and visual acuity testing as requested. Perform objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. Ophthalmic Photography (fundus and external), ERG, OCT, A- and B-Ultrasonography, Pachymetry when applicable). Perform orthoptic sensory evaluations. Assist physicians in performing special procedures and difficult examination techniques. Training Assist with orientation and instruction of residents and fellows in performing ophthalmic examinations. Inventory Maintain inventory of examination lenses, instruments fixation targets, eye drops, etc. Ensure equipment and instruments are in top-notch running conditions and coordinates maintenance and repairs with Bio-medical Engineering and other appropriate departments. Supplies Order supplies for clinics and dispenses Contact Lenses to patients Supervisory Duties Have a major role in "Running" the Eye Clinic" and ensure a smooth flow of patients. Oversee assignment of Technical Staff to different clinics (SZ Main Campus and Regional Out-patient Centers). Coordinate the Grand Rounds and the different Visiting Professorships. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational 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 Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Allied Health Organization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : m-f Job Posting : Jan 27, 2025, 8:54:56 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 50252.8 - 83761.6