Ophthalmic Technician I
Primary Location San Diego, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Vandever Medical Offices
Job Number 1353385 Date posted 05/12/2025
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Description:
Under indirect supervision, performs a variety of standard diagnostic procedures & tests on patients, in accordance w/ department protocol, to assist the ophthalmologist in the diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases & vision disorders. Follows Quality of Service Standards, follows Universal Precautions.
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
- Performance of fluorescein angiography (FA)
- Perform fluorescein & iris angiography
- Performs fundus & slip lamp photography
- Develops black & white opthalmic photographs, maintains photographic suite, monitors development of color films by outside vendor
- Performs ICG fluorescein digital imaging
- Conducts visual field testing using the Goldman perimeter & Humphrey automated perimeter
- Takes axial length measurements (A-scans) also performs B-scans
- Performs slit lamp applanation & advanced tonometry
- Performs fundus (stero disc) photography & slit lamp applanation tonometry
- Performs keratometry; measures corneal curvature on intraocular lens patients
- Performs corneal endothelial cell count using specular microscope; derives accurate cell counts from photographs
- Checks visual acuity, uses lensometer & examines patient for abnormalities of color vision
- Obtains patient history information: conducts patient education; records appropriate progress information, reports abnormal findings to physician
- Arranges patient examination & treatment areas; prepares patients for examinations, treatment or surgery; dilates patient eyes and/or places medicated eye drops into patient eyes per department protocol
- Initiates chart requests & assist w/ informed consents & completes required documentation
- Serves as first assist in O.R. and/or minor procedure room, prepares & passes instruments during eye standards
- Maintains professional image, equipment accuracy & safety, quality assurance & quality of service standards
- Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ patients, physicians & other nursing, service representatives personnel
- Follows Universal Precautions
- Reports incidents of failure to follow procedures to Department Administrator or designee
- Participates in Departments Quality Assurance activities
- Performs other related duties as required
- The duties listed are representative only for the job classification of Ophthalmic Technician I & the specific duties of any one (1) position may vary depending on work assignments
Basic Qualifications:
Job Summary:
Under indirect supervision, performs a variety of standard diagnostic procedures & tests on patients, in accordance w/ department protocol, to assist the ophthalmologist in the diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases & vision disorders. Follows Quality of Service Standards, follows Universal Precautions.
Essential Responsibilities:
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
- Performance of fluorescein angiography (FA)
- Perform fluorescein & iris angiography
- Performs fundus & slip lamp photography
- Develops black & white opthalmic photographs, maintains photographic suite, monitors development of color films by outside vendor
- Performs ICG fluorescein digital imaging
- Conducts visual field testing using the Goldman perimeter & Humphrey automated perimeter
- Takes axial length measurements (A-scans) also performs B-scans
- Performs slit lamp applanation & advanced tonometry
- Performs fundus (stero disc) photography & slit lamp applanation tonometry
- Performs keratometry; measures corneal curvature on intraocular lens patients
- Performs corneal endothelial cell count using specular microscope; derives accurate cell counts from photographs
- Checks visual acuity, uses lensometer & examines patient for abnormalities of color vision
- Obtains patient history information: conducts patient education; records appropriate progress information, reports abnormal findings to physician
- Arranges patient examination & treatment areas; prepares patients for examinations, treatment or surgery; dilates patient eyes and/or places medicated eye drops into patient eyes per department protocol
- Initiates chart requests & assist w/ informed consents & completes required documentation
- Serves as first assist in O.R. and/or minor procedure room, prepares & passes instruments during eye standards
- Maintains professional image, equipment accuracy & safety, quality assurance & quality of service standards
- Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ patients, physicians & other nursing, service representatives personnel
- Follows Universal Precautions
- Reports incidents of failure to follow procedures to Department Administrator or designee
- Participates in Departments Quality Assurance activities
- Performs other related duties as required
- The duties listed are representative only for the job classification of Ophthalmic Technician I & the specific duties of any one (1) position may vary depending on work assignments
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Two (2) years practical experience as Ophthalmic Medical Assistant OR one (1) year training/practical experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
- General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out function noted above.
- Demonstrated ability to operate/maintain ophthalmic equipment to perform duties noted above.
- Strong written and verbal skills for patient history assessment, medical record documentation and patient/family.
Education
- Knowledge of and skill at providing basic CPR required.
- Equipment Utilized: Medical Office, Special Procedures Room (optional).
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred; but not required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
Notes:
- Variable hours and days, availability >75% of department needs.
- Must be available for On Call needs notification daily
- All current and future department locations required.
- Must be COA or COT.
Primary Location: California,San Diego,Vandever Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 09:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Vandever MOB - Ophthalmology-Regular Clinic - 0806
Pay Range: $37.23 - $41.71 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
