Diagnostic Technician II FT

LOCATION: 2855 Gramercy St. Houston, TX 77025

POSITION SUMMARY
Contributes to the organization by performing diagnostic tests as ordered by an Ophthalmologist. The Diagnostic Technician works with the Diagnostics team to provide services to a wide arrange of patients and their Physicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of technical procedures that require knowledge and good patient care, to include:
a. Advanced Fundus Photography for Study Certification
b. Fluorescein Angiography
c. Venipuncture
d. Slit Lamp Photography
e. Immersion A-Scans
f. B-Scan examination
g. Advanced IOL Calculations
h. PDT Injections/Assist Doctor with Laser
Assumes responsibility with team for the overall cleanliness of diagnostic rooms
Advises Director of any problems with equipment
Complies with HIPPA regulations
Responsible for continuing education and professional development
All other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Requires corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds and sufficient manual dexterity to operate therapeutic equipment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to handle behavioral issues of patients and visitors while under highly stressful and volatile situations. Work is performed in an outpatient clinic environment. Work may be stressful at times.
Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Exposure to communicable disease

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct reports

We Proudly Offer:

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(K)
  • Free Life Insurance & LTD
  • Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION High School Diploma.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
EXPERIENCE 3-5 years of work experience, 2+ years of ophthalmic testing experience.