Prepares and assists patient for examination. Performs diagnostic tests and techniques using a variety of ophthalmic instruments. Cleans and maintains equipment and supplies. Responsibilities:

Assists patient to examination rooms and chairs; transfers and transports handicapped patients, as needed

Assists professional staff during patient examinations

Records patient’s medical history, chief complaint, etc

Prepares lab supplies for cultures

Performs lensometry, by measuring the power of patient’s glasses, Schirmer tear test, etc

Operates a variety of special instruments and performs diagnostic techniques such as operating the Humphrey automatic refractor and performing keratometry; utilizing the basic concepts of the field of vision and its measurements by means of the Goldmann and/or Humphrey perimeter; utilizing screening methods for glaucomatous and neurological visual field defects

May operate corneascope, under super...