What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Ophthalmic Technician (3636) OPHTHALMOLOGY LC EAST position at Lexington Clinic?
SUMMARY:
The COT functions as a highly skilled/knowledgeable member of the patient care team, contributing to the health management of the patients; performs a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for clinic patients, many in assistance to section physicians; maintains primary responsibility for all technical procedures and the operation and care of the clinical unit in the Ophthalmology department.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Ophthalmic Technician will be defined by JCAHPO through applicable means of formal and/or on-the-job training. Formal training will be indicated by applicable experience in ophthalmology and patient care with exposure to patient care, sterile techniques and medical terminology; CPR certification; ability to read and understand medical information.
PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients and supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; visual acuity; and articulate speech.
NOTE:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act, as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
