Visual Field Technician II at Cleveland Clinic

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Job Title

Visual Field Technician II:

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Cole Eye Clinic/Support-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C99921

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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.

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 center. 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.

A caregiver in this position works 7: 30am to 4:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Check visual acuity and read current glasses prescription if applicable, record data in patient record, enter patient information into the automated visual field machine, perform proper visual field test 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year in a medical environment with direct patient care contact
• Prior experience in customer service may be considered as well

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Formal education or training in optometry and/or ophthalmology

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.

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