Ophthalmic Technician

1.Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.2. Carry out Visual Acuity Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, instil eye drops as needed and assist clinicians in running laser lists.3.Conduct testing of patients Visual fields for diagnosis and treatment using the Humphrey visual field analyser.4. Complete imaging of patients Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.5. Manage own imaging workload workflow including allocation of tasks and prioritisation of workload, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the imaging service6. Identify the required test and, depending on patient performance, decide to repeat or abandon procedure.7. Use image manipulation and graphics software to optimise image acquisition.8. Monitoring of equipment levels and equipment performance, reporting and ordering supplies, ordering and liaising with manufactures as to service and repair.9. To undertake critical analysis of new equipment and report back to the Head of department or other staff.10.The keeping of records and statistics and the updating of a computer database, reporting results and trends to Head of Ophthalmic Imaging.Provision of a Visual Field and Ophthalmic Imaging Service. Overseeing training of imagers and audit of image quality. Provide Ophthalmic imaging and Visual Field measurement for Out-patients / in-patients and people attending Eye casualty at UHS. Provide some training in imaging techniques for all B3 junior staff working within the imaging unit. Carry out quality assurance and audit of images to maintain accuracy and quality of service.