Diagnostic Tech FT

Houston Eye Associates • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to the organization by performing diagnostic tests as ordered by an Ophthalmologist. The Diagnostic Technician works with the Diagnostics team to provide services to a wide arrange of patients and their Physicians. Primary location is Memorial City, however must be able to float to multiple locations as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• 1-2 years of work experience, ophthalmic diagnostics experience preferred.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds and sufficient manual dexterity to operate therapeutic equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to handle behavioral issues of patients and visitors while under highly stressful and volatile situations.
• Work is performed in an outpatient clinic environment.
• Work may be stressful at times.
• Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Exposure to communicable disease

Nice To Haves

• ophthalmic diagnostics experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require knowledge and good patient care, to include: a. Visual Testing b. Ocular Coherence Tomography(OCT) c. Corneal Topography d. IOL Master/Lenstar e. Basic IOL Calculations f. Pachemetry g. Specular Microscopy(ECC) h. Basic Fundus Photography i. External Photography for Ocular Plastics and Eye Muscle Documentation j. Preparing/Cleaning/Maintaining Exam Rooms
• Assumes responsibility with team for the overall cleanliness of diagnostic rooms
• Advises Director of any problems with equipment
• Complies with HIPPA regulations
• Responsible for continuing education and professional development
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package: Medical Dental 401(K) Free Life Insurance & LTD Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts
• Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED