Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking an 100% Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician (GC84) responsible for performing an extensive number of routine and advanced technical procedures, as delegated by the physician, to collect medical data and assist in patient care. The Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for day-to-day operations and interaction with pediatric patients to obtain medical histories and precise measurement and documentation of:

• Visual acuity at all ages including nonverbal patients (induced tropia, fixation preference, Teller’s acuity, LEA symbols, HOTV with crowding bars) both distance and near
• Age and ability appropriate visual acuity checking in patients with nystagmus and amblyopia
• Manual lensometry including prisms
• Confrontational visual fields
• Stereopsis
• Motility
• Alternate cover testing for eye alignment
• Pupillary function
• Color plates age and ability appropriate
• iCare tonometry
• Autorefraction as appropriate for age and refraction
• Administer eye drops as necessary and instructed
• Help maintain clinic flow and coordinate clinics

The Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician works with children and their caregivers and patients with developmental delay and disabilities, including non-verbal or pre-verbal patients. In addition to those listed above, duties may also include taking history and documenting reports and concerns from patients and family which are pertinent to the appointment and assisting physicians with clinical procedures like ROP or bundled exams. To support clinic flow, the Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician is expected to update their location on the status board and to remain aware of the current location of fellow colleagues and patients in order to minimize delays and wait times. In down times and before clinic begins, the Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician will stock rooms and ensure all equipment is functional. The Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician performs these duties both in the Pediatric Specialty Clinic (PSC) at the University of Iowa Health Care as well as in main Ophthalmology clinic located in the Pomerantz Family Pavilion at University of Iowa Health Care.

JOB PERFORMANCE

• ·         Performance of Procedure

o   Performs functions and diagnostic testing such as visual acuity, stereopsis, eye alignment screening, tonometry, lensometry, eye drop installation, auto-refraction, and other tests as appropriate to the assigned subspecialty clinic.

o   Enters data into computer.

• ·         Aseptic Technique

o   Uses procedures, skills, techniques to prevent cross contamination and transmission of infection according to infection control standards, policies, and guidelines.

o   Cares for patient with known or potentially contagious infections according to written protocols.

• ·         Care of Supplies and Equipment

o   Clean, stock, and prepare rooms for pediatric ophthalmic providers

o   Maintains and calibrates equipment properly.

o   Documents malfunctioning equipment, submits tickets for repair, and follows work order to comple