Ophthalmic Technician - PRN - Training Provided!

An Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant assists in providing excellent patient care to patients during their visit. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, maintaining aseptic technique, and assisting with surgeries.

Requirements

• Assists in monitoring vital signs and transporting patients
• Maintains aseptic technique at all times
• Assists in stocking OR supplies
• Stocks and maintains adequate inventory of surgical supplies
• Checks equipment, such as sterilizer, refrigerator temperature, etc.
• Assists each area as requested
• Assists in pre-op assessment
• Discontinues Hep-Locks
• Assists in post-op instruction review with patient
• Acts under the direct supervision of the nurse
• Performs fingerstick blood sugar
• Documentation in medical record of results
• Assists physician during laser procedures
• Reports pertinent observation and reactions regarding patients to the nurses and/or physician
• Identifies patient and family teaching needs and initiates intervention to meet needs
• Maintains and promotes a positive, safe environment for patients and co-workers
• Assists with or initiates emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patient’s condition
• Monitors levels of inventory in accordance with desired quantities
• Attends departmental meetings and in-service education
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and medication