OPHTHALMIC TECH II
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
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This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Under the general supervision of the clinical nurse manager,
physician, and supervisor, the Ophthalmic Tech II will perform all
of the tasks listed for Ophthalmic Tech I with the additional
responsibilities listed below. Perform an array of measurements and
ophthalmic testing as requested by the physician and medical
staff.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do
Accurately and correctly measures autorefraction, corneal curvature
and patient's axial length with the A-Scan unit.
Accurately and correctly measures patient's color vision and visual
acuity using potential visual acuity meter or Retinometer.
Accurately and correctly measures patient's intraocular pressure
using applanation tonometer and Tonopen.
Accurately and correctly performs and records visual acuity, both
distance and near, used pinhole and appropriate.
Accurately and correctly performs diagnostic ultrasound, both A and
B Scan modes
Accurately and correctly performs Electrophysiology testing.
Accurately and correctly performs visual field testing using
Goldman and Humphrey testing procedures
Accurately and correctly uses corneal topography unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the indications, pathology and basic
interpretations of test being performed.
Demonstrates skill assisting physicians during Argon and Yag laser
procedures.
Follows policy/procedure to instill eye drops and administer
medication
Performs eye irrigations according to physician's order and written
procedure.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience Qualifications
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related
work experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain excellent client relationship,
exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and
exercise sound judgment and professionalism in business and
personnel matters
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
Knowledge and use of eye drops and medications
Knowledge and use of ophthalmic eye instruments and equipment
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional
area
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Knowledge of ophthalmic environment and laboratory controls,
methods, procedures and regulations
Licenses and Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family
Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and
an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates
for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute
C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each
other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience
and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and
families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars,
from the patient and family's perspective:
Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective
care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better
outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through
coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly
values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and
non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including
the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age,
national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status,
medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or
disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all
genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified
applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an
individualized assessment of the conviction and the job
requirements.
Keywords: Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto , OPHTHALMIC TECH II, Other , Palo Alto, California
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