Ophthalmic Technician - Surrey, Canada - Fraser Health

Fraser Health

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations.

Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:
Better health, best in health care.

Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).

Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Detailed Overview:
Under direction, performs a variety of diagnostic tests and treatment information for interpretation by the Ophthalmologist, and carries out related duties

Responsibilities:

Performs static, kinetic and computerized visual field studies to map retinal scotoma by dilating the patient's eyes, if required.
Performs macular function studies and amsler grid tests.
Performs Tonometry, Tonography, and Provocative test for glaucoma.
Performs distance, near and pinhole visual acuity tests and tests patients for colour blindness.
Neutralizes lenses on the Lensometer.
Conducts the measurement of dark adaptation.
Prepares patients for Laser therapy by instilling medications for preoperative and provides postoperative care.
Prepares patients for fundus, flourescein angiograms and external pictures, takes the photographs, recording all patient data in an identification book and records pertinent patient information on the photographs.
Performs A and B Ophthalmic ultrasound procedures taking keratometer and potentiometry readings when required.
Arranges and confirms appointments for patients by telephone and letter. Files records and reports making photocopies as necessary, completes daily charge vouchers to go to Accounts and other related tasks.
Calibrates equipment and keeps it free from dust.
Performs other related duties.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience
Graduation from a recognized program in ophthalmic technology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities