Ophthalmic Medical Technologist, Certified

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

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JOB LOCATION

Duke Eye Center of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision assist Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal, administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
• Direct the flow of patients; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions; arrange for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician
• Alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
• Complete stocking and maintenance functions and maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms
• Perform various clerical functions, including assisting with appointments and telephone call screening activities and filing test results, forms, and letters into medical records.
• Calibrate and maintain all instruments used including but not limited to bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp, tonometers
• Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assist with minor office surgery, laser treatments and OR surgery as required
• Perform complex photography such as b-scans and wide field imaging/ fundus photography
• Versions and ductions examination to identify any abnormalities prior to seeing physician
• Perform and record exophthalmometry
• Perform and record wavefront diagnostics
• Measure and record fusional amplitudes, Maddox rod measurments, corneal sensitivity

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.
• Hold a current Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist certification overseen by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.