| Job
Code: |
1710 |
| Job
Title: |
Orthoptist |
| Creation
Date: |
06/01/91 |
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| Revision
Date: |
08/07/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Job Summary:
To provide specialized
technical skills and training in the diagnostic evaluation and care of the
patient and to assist the physician by performing a variety of technical
procedures, gathering data and conducting tests.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
- Performs various
patient testing.
- Instructs patients
and/or parents in home therapy.
- Administers eye and
oral medications as directed by the ophthalmologist.
- Measures for and
applies temporary prisms.
- Monitors amblyopia
therapy.
- Performs topical/synoptophore
training sessions and diagnostic evaluation.
- Coordinates the
delivery of services with the administrative and medical staff.
- Assists in teaching
medical students and Ophthalmology residents about strabismus and amblyopia.
- Participates in
academic research under direction from the Ophthalmologist.
- Maintains the
appropriate documentation in patients' charts for billing and accreditation
purposes and marks correct procedure on the billing form.
- Adheres to internal
controls established for department.
- Adheres to the
standards established by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in
Ophthalmology, American Orthoptic Counsel.
- Performs related duties
as required.
Required Education / Experience:
Associate's degree or
equivalent and two years related experience.
Equipment:
Standard ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard hospital, clinic and/or surgical areas.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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