Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. They assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. They perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.
Select and fit hearing aids for customers. They administer and interpret tests of hearing. They assess hearing instrument efficacy. They take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. They assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. They measure customer to size eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. They prepare work orders and verify the finished lens.
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. They process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's coding system.
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse. They require licensing.
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. They administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. They monitor patients' physical and emotional well being and report to medical staff. They participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. They prepare solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. They subject patients to radiation. They execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies.
