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CLEAR SIGHT PARTNERS
Ophthalmic Technician
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$39,427 / year median in Florida
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Description:
At Florida Eye Specialist and Cataract Institute, a Sight360 company, we are building the region's premier destination for comprehensive vision care. We are a team of over 400 optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals serving more than 200,000 patients across 25 different locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area. From routine eye exams and optical retail, to medical optometry, ophthalmology, and surgical procedures, our patients experience end-to-end personalized care and service.Requirements:
The Ophthalmic Medical Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testingEssential Functions and Responsibilities:
Collecting and recording patient medical history Instructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations. Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann required) Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLA Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function) Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement) Performing dry eye testing including Zone Quick and TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testing Participating in light cleaning of the facility Maintaining a sanitized environment Performing corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography Assisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts. Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients Assisting with Lasers or minor proceduresWorking Conditions and Environmental/Physical Demands:
Standing/walking 95% of the day to perform the essential job duties. Full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, etc.) Ability to lift at least 20lbs. Communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. No adverse environmental conditions expected.Qualifications:
Required:
Minimal of one year inOphthalmology Preferred:
Certification Certification through JCAHPO Associates Degree - preferredSkills and Abilities:
Superior interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to perform manifest refraction is required Ability to perform Goldmann tonometry is required. Ability to effectively multitask Attentive to detail and accuracy.Benefits
- Dental Insurance