Ancillary Technician

Description

The Ancillary Technician must demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency, professionalism, and compassion when interacting with patients. The position requires the ability to learn and perform a variety of diagnostic tests and imaging procedures in accordance with physician orders, clinical protocols, and Solinsky EyeCare standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform      preliminary diagnostic testing and ocular imaging as assigned by the      physician and/or clinical leadership prior to the patient's examination.
• Obtain      high-quality diagnostic images and test results while ensuring proper      patient positioning, instruction, and cooperation.
• Perform      diagnostic testing and imaging, which may include, but is not limited to:
  • OCT       (Optical Coherence Tomography)
  • Fundus       photography
  • External       photography
  • Visual       field testing
  • Corneal       topography
  • LipiScan
  • TearLab
  • InflammaDry
  • Color       vision testing
  • Stereo       testing
  • VEP
  • ERG
  • HRT
  • Fluorescein       angiography (FA), as trained and authorized
  • Other       diagnostic testing and imaging introduced by the practice
• Verify      the patient's identity and ensure the appropriate tests are completed      based on the patient's visit type, physician orders, and established      clinical protocols.
• Provide      patients with clear instructions regarding diagnostic testing and explain      procedures in a professional and reassuring manner.
• Monitor      patients throughout testing and promptly communicate any concerns,      difficulties, or unusual findings to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Ensure      all diagnostic testing and imaging is properly documented and accurately      entered into the patient's electronic medical record.
• Review      images and test results for technical quality and repeat testing when      necessary to obtain usable diagnostic information.
• Maintain      and operate diagnostic equipment according to manufacturer recommendations      and Solinsky EyeCare procedures.
• Identify      and report equipment issues, malfunctions, or maintenance needs to      appropriate leadership.
• Maintain      clean, organized, and appropriately stocked testing areas and equipment.
• Follow      all infection control, patient safety, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements and      established practice protocols.
• Maintain      patient confidentiality and protect patient information at all times.
• Work      efficiently to maintain appropriate patient flow and minimize delays in      the clinical workflow.
• Communicate      effectively with Ophthalmic Technicians, physicians, and other members of      the clinical team regarding completed testing and any issues encountered.
• Demonstrate      willingness and ability to learn new diagnostic equipment, testing      procedures, and clinical skills as required by the needs of the practice,      generally within six months of their introduction.
• Willingness      to travel to satellite offices as needed. Reliable transportation is      required.
• Assist      with other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Leadership      and SEC Management.