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Cayuse Holdings · 3 months ago

Ophthalmic Technician

US-HI-Fort Shafter

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $27.50/hr

1+ years exp

Cayuse Holdings is a healthcare company seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide quality health care services to a diverse beneficiary population. The role involves performing a full range of technical care related to ophthalmic services, assisting in surgical procedures, and providing post-operative support.

Finance

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of technical care, using Government furnished facilities, equipment, and supplies. Caseload includes scheduled and unscheduled requirements for care

Perform a full range diagnostic examinations and provide the quality and timelines of treatment records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided. The Health Care Provider (HCP) shall refer patients to an optometrist or ophthalmologist for consultative opinions as needed in reference to diagnostics

Provide special knowledge, skills, and professional capabilities relative to ophthalmic services and refractions

Assist in the pre-operative evaluation of surgical patients, including diagnostic tests used to evaluate patients such as corneal topography and Pachymetry

Provide pre-operative services including setting up the operating room, providing appropriate equipment and instruments for ophthalmic surgery cases, and maintaining a sterile environment for surgery. For laser refractive surgery procedures, ensure the laser is operational and assist the surgeon in operating the laser equipment

Provide intra-operative support to the surgeon as a surgical assistant and scrubs assistant

Assist the optometrist and ophthalmologist in all aspects of routine and specialty contact lens care

Provide post-operative support by properly disposing of all contaminated supplies, ensure the instruments are cleaned and sterilized, send damaged or broken equipment or instruments for servicing or replacement, and prepare incident reports if indicated for signature by the attending surgeon

Assist in post-operative refractions and diagnostic testing under the guidance of the optometrist or ophthalmologist

Provide and document telephonic assistance to patients as appropriate and in accordance with Military Treatment Facility (MTF) protocols

Attend periodic department meetings to review and evaluate the care and treatment provided to patients

Participate in clinical research as directed by the Director of the Laser Refractive Surgery Center

Provide clinical education and instruction to ophthalmology and optometry students, residents, and Physician Assistant students rotating through the Ophthalmology Services

Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times

Attend meetings as requested

Follow the clients’ policies and procedures

Adhere to employer work practices as described in Cayuse policies

Draft and deliver additional reports as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ophthalmic servicesSurgical assistanceBasic Life Support (BLS)Microsoft Office SuiteProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkSelf-starter

Required

High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum of one-year clinical experience, with at least six months of that occurring within the past 12 months

Practical knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, supplies, and skills sufficient to set up surgical materials and position and drape patients for surgery

Practical knowledge and skills sufficient to recognize and assess deviations from normal conditions, make immediate modifications, and notify Ophthalmologist in charge

Possess knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated assignments and training or work experience sufficient to resolve a range of problems with responsibility for carrying assignments to completion

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Must maintain BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

N95 Respirator Clearance for fit testing and unrestricted wearing must be provided prior to starting work and annually

Tuberculosis screening performed within three months of reporting to the client's site

Current required immunizations: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine; Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine or positive antibody titer; Varicella vaccine or positive antibody titer or diagnosis or verification of a history of varicella disease; Hepatitis B vaccine series or Positive Hepatitis B surface antibody titer; Influenza vaccine (annual)

Annual medical clearance at client site

Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment

Must possess problem-solving skills

Read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with all parties and other health care providers

Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency

Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc

Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time

Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature

Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team