Job Details
SUMMARY
* Perform all aspects of Visual Fields diagnostic testing.
* Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:
* Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
* Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
* Is dependable; follows policies and procedures
* Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers
* Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Basic Skills and Lensometry
* Measure and record current lens power accurately with a lensometer.
* Evaluate the pupil.
* Understand clinical optic applications pertaining to patient correction for perimetry testing.
* Visual Fields
* Understand the visual pathway from the retina to the visual cortex.
* Perform a visual field utilizing Goldman perimeter and Humphrey automated perimeter.
* Calibrate the perimeter for accurate testing.
* Identify common visual field defects and correspond with the correct etiology: neurological, glaucomatous, retinal, physiologic, or functional.
* Understand the different visual field tests available and differences between them and why they are performed.
* Identify and understand related diagnosis and perform tests according to physician and insurance needs.
* Instrument Maintenance
* Perform routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmic equipment
* Stock and maintain examination rooms in assigned area ensuring supplies are current
* Maintain testing accessories e.g. Trial lens.
* General medical knowledge including understanding of CPR, basic anatomy and physiology, systemic disease, ocular disease, ocular emergencies.
* Understand patient chart entry and navigation pertaining to visual field patient needs. Utilize patient tracking per sub-specialty guidelines.
* Completion of tickets.
* Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* High school graduate or equivalent.
* Must have knowledge of ocular anatomy.
* Must be actively certified in CPR, or will become certified in CPR.
* Must have good interpersonal skills to work directly with patients and medical professionals.
* The ability to perform visual fields with the Humphrey automated perimeter including calibration and maintenance of equipment a plus.
* Knowledge of disc photos beneficial.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
* N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Indicate the amount of time spent for each activity required as it relates to the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
% of Time
LBS
Physical Requirements
% of Time
LBS
Bending
50
Vision close/distance
100
Carrying
20
75
Vision color vision
100
Climbing
10
Vision depth perception
100
Driving
50
Vision peripheral vision
100
Grasping
70
Vision ability to adjust focus
100
Hearing
100
Stooping
25
Lifting
20
75
Walking
75
Pulling
10
75
Writing/Typing
100
Pushing
10
75
Speaking
100
Reaching
50
Fine Motor Skills
100
Sitting
50
Use of Hands
100
Standing
50
Other (please describe)
Location: Work takes place in a normal clinical environment. Travel to other CVP locations may be necessary to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards.
Exposure: Works in normal clinical environment during normal business hours. May be exposed to blood or bodily fluids. May also be exposed to various cleaning supplies.
Equipment: Regularly uses Ophthalmic equipment/devices per sub-specialty requirement such as keratometer; phoropter; visual acuity measuring/B-VAT; ultrasound unit; specular microscopy unit; corneal topography unit; retinoscope; slit lamp microscope, telephone, computer, fax, printer and copier. Other equipment may be used as needed. Must be able to work with precise tools and equipment; must have dexterity to use these items correctly and safely. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the current scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by current job holder(s) within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. CVP reserves the right to change the expectations of the job and assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
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