Ophthalmic Tech

Institution: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Family Group: Allied Health

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform visual field assessment using the Humphrey Visual Field.

• Perform HESS Chart test for patients who reported diplopia or has ocular misalignment.

• Perform anterior segment photography for anterior cases including lens opacity, pterygium, corneal opacity, etc.

• Perform oculoplastic photography on patients who suffer from trauma, or other conditions that affect oculomotor movement.

• Perform fundus photography for vitreo-retinal cases, as well as other cases that require fundus examination and monitoring.

• Prepare and perform angiographies using sodium fluorescein and indocyanine green dyes, when indicated by Ophthalmologists in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

• Perform Optical Coherence Tomography for patients who require macular thickness scans and optic nerve fibre layer assessment.

• Perform anterior segment OCT, endothelial cell count and corneal topography on patients to check their corneal integrity.

• Maintain equipment in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to ensure that they are in working order and according to standards.

GENERAL

• Participate in any and all activities related to the smooth running of the department.

• Attend continuing education/in-service on a regular basic to maintain his/her competency.

• Maintain safe and clean environment and equipment.

• Perform other duties as requested by the Nursing Officer and/or Senior Staff Nurse, Senior Optometrist, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists.

• Perform eye screening in the hospital and community.

• Collect research data and compile statistics as and when required.

• Be proactive and actively engaged in all activities of Yishun Health.

• Assist in research conducted by the Ophthalmologists and/or Optometrists in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

(C) OPERATIONAL (5%)

• Ensure investigation rooms adhere to 5S housekeeping standards.
• Assist with evaluating, planning and developing new diagnostic services and the relevant equipment.
• Embrace continuous improvements as our way of life by improving and refining work performance on a daily basis.

Requirement

• Minimum Nitec Levels or equivalent
• Possess any relevant Ophthalmic courses will be highly preferred
• Ability to handle the various equipment involved in visual assessment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Portray pleasant appearance with acceptable grooming standards
• Display keen learner and good attitude towards learning and correction