Temporary Optometrist (6 months contract from 6 July)

Assessing the various visual functions of the patients prior to and after their consultation with the ophthalmologists. These tasks are mainly done with the various equipment and instruments in the department.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC

1. Perform subjective refraction for patients with refractive error, including post-cataract operation.
2. Measure axial length (A scan) and corneal curvature (keratometry) of the eye for calculation of the suitable power for the intraocular lens to be used during cataract operation.
3. Perform ultrasound scan (B scan) for patients with central opacity that disallow the ophthalmologists to view the fundus.
4. Perform visual field assessment using the Humphrey Visual Field.
5. Perform binocular vision (BV) assessment using the HESS chart and other BV tools.
6. Perform anterior segment photography for anterior cases including lens opacity, pterygium, corneal opacity, etc.
7. Perform oculoplastic photography on patients who suffer from trauma, or other conditions that affect oculomotor movement.
8. Perform fundus photography for vitreo-retinal cases, as well as other cases that require fundus examination and monitoring.
9. Prepare and perform angiographies using sodium fluorescein and indocyanine green dyes, when indicated by Ophthalmologists in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
10. Perform Optical Coherence Tomography for patients who require macular thickness scans and optic nerve fibre layer assessment, using Zeiss-Cirrus as well as Heidelberg-HRA.
11. Perform anterior segment OCT, endothelial cell count and corneal topography on patients to check their corneal integrity.
12. Maintain equipment in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to ensure that they are in working order and according to standards.

GENERAL

1. Participate in any and all activities related to the smooth running of the department.
2. Attend continuing education/in-service on a regular basic to maintain his/her competency.
3. Maintain safe and clean environment and equipment.
4. Perform other duties as requested by the Nursing Officer, Principal Optometrist, Senior Optometrist and Ophthalmologists.
5. Assist the Ophthalmologists in taking history and clinical examination of new and follow-up cases in the clinic, under the supervision of doctors.
6. Perform eye screening in the hospital and community.
7. Deliver public forums and continuing education sessions on eye care and eye conditions.
8. Organise eye-related events initiated by the department.
9. Collect research data and compile statistics as and when required.
10. Be proactive and actively engaged in all activities 
11. Assist in research conducted by the Ophthalmologists and/or Optometrists in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

OPERATIONAL 

1. Ensure investigation rooms adhere to 5S housekeeping standards.
2. Assist with evaluating, planning and developing new diagnostic services and the relevant equipment.
3. Embrace continuous improvements as our way of life by improving and refining work performance on a daily basis.
4. Assist in the training and assessment of medical students on their clinical attachments to the department.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum education: Diploma in Optometry OR Degree in Optometry
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• 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