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May float between sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Initiate and perform refractometry when indicated by vision screening;<\/p>\n<p>Schedule and independently perform tests such as visual acuity, Goldmann and Humphrey visual field determinations, ultrasound A-scan tests and pachymetry; report results to physician;<\/p>\n<p>Perform basic slit lamp examinations and blood sugar tests;<\/p>\n<p>Under physician direction administer topical medications, such as eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye;<\/p>\n<p>Review medical records and note need for specific testing prior to physician examination;<\/p>\n<p>Assist with orientation of residents, new employees and float pool staff;<\/p>\n<p>Assist with the development of patient educational materials;<\/p>\n<p>Triage patient calls, address concerns, follow-up questions and\/or refer patient questions as appropriate;<\/p>\n<p>Perform the work of an Ophthalmic Technician 1;<\/p>\n<p>Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Completion of an approved ophthalmic technician program and one year of experience; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.<\/p>\n<p>Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>05\/20\/1976: New Class<br \/>\n06\/04\/1993: Revised Class<br \/>\n04\/21\/2000: Revise Class<br \/>\n05\/01\/2000: New to CSA<br \/>\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<br \/>\n03\/24\/2008: Revise Class<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP 18433 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/LT) 22610 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/LT) BASIC FUNCTION Conduct complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures; assist with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":0,"parent":12,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4945","page","type-page","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Compensation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/classified-staff\/ophthalmic-technician-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Compensation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP 18433 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/LT) 22610 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/LT) BASIC FUNCTION Conduct complex clinical diagnostic eye examinations and procedures; 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