Ophthalmic Technician at Southgate Surgery Center

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.  

Job Duties:

• Assists in monitoring vital signs and transporting patients.  
• Maintains aseptic technique at all times.  Observes for any break in technique. 
• Care properly for contaminated items.
• Assists in stocking OR supplies.
• Stocks and maintains adequate inventory of surgical supplies.
• Checks equipment, such as sterilizer, refrigerator temperature, etc. each surgical day and documents on monthly log sheet.
• 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 (i.e., BS, VS, etc.)
• 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 and shows responsibility for own professional practice and on-going education.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and medication, and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Always provides proper notification and advance notice for absence of tardiness.
• Observes the dress code.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Ensures individual skills are current by attending relevant educational programs.
• Participates in departmental fire and disaster drills.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  
  

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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