Visual Field Technician

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A Visual Field Technician participates in delivering patient care effectively and receives and prepares patients for visual field testing. In this role, you may perform routine screening tests, such as vision and glasses checks. In addition, the Visual Field Technician performs various clerical functions.

Our ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Has a passion for learning.

• Is a team player.

• Has a positive attitude.

• Can work in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow and learn new skills. This team is energetic and full of innovative ideas. The work culture in this department is positive and communication is clear between all team members.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner by checking visual acuity and reading current glasses prescription if applicable, recording data in patient record, entering patient information into the automated visual field machine, performing proper visual field test as indicated by ordering physician.

• Receives and prepares patients for exams or treatment to be performed by administering dilation drops after visual field testing is completed (if indicated by ordering physician).

• Performs various clerical functions, including ensuring that the ordering physician has signed the appropriate testing order prior to performing the test and that the charge is captured correctly after the test is completed.

• Maintains the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms by cleaning and stocking daily, assisting and maintaining appropriate supply of medications as needed and conducting basic maintenance. Assists with ordering medical/office supplies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Formal education or training in ophthalmology preferred.

Certifications:

• None required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year in a medical environment with direct patient care contact.

• Prior experience in customer service may be considered as well.

• Additional formal education or training in ophthalmology may substitute for some or all of the stated experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment utilized to perform testing procedures.

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, good eye-hand coordination to perform various tests.

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