Children's National Medical Center Lanham , MD 20706
Posted 4 days ago
As the Performs visual fields, visual acuity testing, orthoptic motor and sensory evaluations, Objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. ophthalmic ultra-sonography, ERG, OCT) as requested. Assists physicians in performing special procedures, difficult examination techniques. Maintains inventory of examination lenses, instruments, fixation targets, eye drops, etc. Works closely with the full-time staff, fellows, residents and other orthoptist. Assists with orientation and instruction of residents, fellows in performing orthoptic examinations and with prospective and retrospective clinical studies.
32 hours weekly-
Two of two positions
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. 1 years of ophthalmic technician or technologist training. .
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Pediatric ophthalmology clinic training or work experience. Minimum of one year preferred. .
Required Skills/Knowledge
Clinical experience and academic interest. Retinoscopy, Goldmann and Humphrey perimetry competence are required. Good communication skills with patients, parents, coworkers and physicians are essential.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Eligibility for Certification by JCAPO .
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Duties
Perform visual fields and visual acuity testing as requested.
Perform orthoptic sensory evaluations and administer orthoptic eye exercises as recommended.
Perform objective and subjective refraction and other technical evaluations (e.g. Ophthalmic Photography, ERG when applicable).
Training
Physician Assistance
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Children's National Medical Center