Ocular Technician at Skipper Eye-Q Hospitals Nigeria Limited (2 Openings) in Nigeria

Overview

• An Ocular Technician's main position is to assist ophthalmologists by executing diagnostic tests like refractions and graphics site tests, managing medications, and taking patient records.
• Primary duties comprise of operating improved tools like OCTs and fundus cameras, coordinating EMRs, preserving tools, and teaching patients on standardized processes and eye care.
• Qualifications often comprise of a secondary school certificate, a accredited ocular technician programme, clear expression and planning abilities, and expertise in a clinical ophthalmology setting.

Work tasks Patient Care:

• Acquire and record thorough patient medical and ophthalmic records.
• Clarify diagnostic standardized processes, treatment strategies, and proper medication use to patients.
• Offer patient comfort and assist during examinations and standardized processes.

Diagnostic Running test:

• Execute graphics acuity, refraction, and retinoscopy tests.
• Operate and analyze outcomes from improved tools like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fundus Cameras, and Corneal Topography devices.
• Carry out intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements using tonometry.

Clinical Assist:

• Manage eye drops or other medications as directed.
• Help ophthalmologists during patient exams and minor standardized processes.
• Oversee patient flow to reduce wait times and ensure smooth clinic processes.

Document Keeping & Tools:

• Preserve precise and current Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Preserve, calibrate, and diagnose issues ocular diagnostic tools.
• Help with stock management of medical inventory.

Competencies:

• Clear articulation and patient care competencies.
• Robust corporate and handling multiple responsibilities abilities.
• Meticulousness and documented guide dexterity.
• Competence with EMR operational structures and common ocular diagnostic tools.
• Basic comprehension of medical terminology specific to ophthalmology.

Expertise:

Expertise in an ophthalmology or optometry setting is highly preferred.