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Advocate Aurora Health · 3 months ago

Ophthalmic Tech (part time) - IMMC (Chicago)

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - 836 W Wellington Ave

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$24.85/hr - $37.30/hr

2+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services. They are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist in patient care, perform diagnostic testing, and support ophthalmic procedures, ensuring a high standard of care and operational efficiency.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Obtains and analyzes patient history

Conducts patient follow-up examinations

Instructs patients in Refractive testing and procedures

Provides medical evaluation

Explains eye medications and ocular procedures to patients or refers to appropriate professional staff member as requires

Observes and evaluates patient’s reaction to medication and treatment. Reports untoward or significant reactions to professional staff

Develops and implements service specific operational protocols that promote service efficiency and teamwork

Provides direct patient care on assigned services

Serves in a liaison or triage capacity between the physician and patient to answer questions, coordinate care or provide patient education

Assists surgeon in Refractive surgery

Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to: A-Scan, Topography, Retinoscopy, Refractions, Slit lamp examinations, Cell Count, OCT (Anterior Chamber, KCN)

Measures acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision

Obtain topographical measurements of the eye to include corneal diameter and curvature

Examines cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and notes variation from normal

Dilates patient’s pupils as required by protocol with Mydriacyl 1% an Neo-Synephrine 2.5% eye drops

Checks motility & confrontational field

Prepares exam room and patient for exam and treatment

Explains pre- and post-operative instructions of procedures, limitations and medications

Handles medically related telephone calls as directed by physician

Reviews charts prior to surgery to assure surgical compliance

Performs additional tests, if necessary

Calibrates and maintains all ophthalmic equipment and instruments according to protocol

Provides adequate supplies to perform tests and sets up instruments for ophthalmic procedures and examinations and maintains and orders supplies according to protocol

Performs all necessary safety procedures, which includes sterilization of instruments

Provide support to physicians during eye procedures/surgeries that include: Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA), Verion Image Guided System, Cell Count, Intralase/Intacs, etc

Directs flow of patients examined by a Vision Correction Center surgeon

Instill pre-operative eye drops, and instill eye drops after surgery. The eye drops might include but are not limited to: Proparacaine, Tetravisc, Vigamox, Prednisolone, Ceulluvisc

Assists in answering phones, filling out forms, etc as required

Answers telephone inquiries regarding Refractive Surgery

Screens patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate line of action

Explains diagnostic procedures and Refractive surgery

Performs data entry in medical charts and computer

Coordinates pre-operative and surgical appointments

Orders supplies according to protocol

Ensures that patient preparation and paperwork is complete for pre-operative patients as required by surgery

Ensures exam rooms are stocked daily

Ensures confidentiality of all records and information related to patients, physicians, employees, Vision Correction Center and in related interests

Complies with safety policies and according to applicable regulations

Qualification

Ophthalmic equipment competencyRefractive surgery assistanceLASIK equipment certificationMedical terminology knowledgeHistory taking skillsCustomer service skillsStress managementCPR certificationCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Associates degree or an equivalent 2 - 3 years of clinical experience in a specialty-based ophthalmology practice

Must be certified on all LASIK equipment, including ability to provide consultation and pre-operative workups, LASER operation and LASER room scrubbing within 90 days of hire

Excellent communication skills

History taking and documentation skills

Medical Terminology and Knowledge

Competency on all equipment associated with Refractive Surgery and general ophthalmology

Able to perform refractions

Allegretto and IntraLase certification within 90 days of hire

Current CPR certification

Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance

Ability to handle stressful situations

Able to maintain a positive attitude

Demonstrates tact and good judgement

Mature, highly motivated, decisive and flexible