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JOB TITLE
Visual Field Technician I
LOCATION
Independence
FACILITY
Independence Family Health Center
DEPARTMENT
Ind Ophthalmology-Integrated Surgical Institute
JOB CODE
C99991
SHIFT
Days
SCHEDULE
8:00am-5:00pm
JOB SUMMARY
JOB DETAILS
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of
one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This
patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of
specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated
caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding
career.
Our Visual Field Technicians participate in delivering patient care effectively
and receive and prepare patients for visual field testing. Cole Eye Institute is
among the world’s most advanced eye centers. Our retina team has some of the
best clinical outcomes in the field and is passionate about leading the way in
research and innovation for retinal diseases. Training and experience regarding
visual fields, OCTs, Topography, and possibly Pentacams will be provided in this
exciting and innovative role.
A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 5:00pm. This role will be shared
between our Independence and Strongsville locations.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
* Perform routine screening tests, such as vision and glasses checks.
* Check visual acuity and read current glasses prescription.
* Record data in patient records, enter patient information into the automated
visual field machine, and perform proper visual field tests
as indicated by ordering physician.
* Receive and prepare patients for exams or treatment to be performed by
administering dilation drops after visual field testing is completed
(if indicated by ordering physician).
* Perform 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.
* Maintain 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.
* Assist with ordering medical/office supplies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
* High School Diploma or GED
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
* Formal education or training in Ophthalmology. This may substitute some of or
all the required experience
* Experience in a customer-facing role OR in a patient-facing role in a
healthcare setting
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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
* Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland
Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers
and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of
employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You
will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an
influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the
basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion,
national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status
as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by
law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland
Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more
information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of
Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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[https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal].
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.