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Northwell Careers
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.
$46,388 / year median in New York
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Performs initial examination, diagnostic and other ophthalmic testing procedures such as ultrasonography, perimetery, etc. using a variety of ophthalmic instrumentation. Maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies. Assists professional staff with examinations and minor surgical procedures. Job Responsibility 1.Performs initial examination of all patients including assessing visual acuity, obtaining medical/ophthalmic history, measuring optical power, retinoscopy and refraction. 2.Performs diagnostic and other ophthalmic testing procedures on patients, such as ultrasonography, perimetry, visual function (VER, ERG, EOG, and Dark adaptonmetry), biometry, tonometry and tonography. May also be trained in other instrumentation. 3.Schedules patient appointments testing. Maintains records and appropriate statistical data. 4.Maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies in clean and orderly condition. 5.Assists professional staff with examinations and minor surgery including instructing patients on Physician's orders. 6.Performs related duties, as required. Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Ophthalmic Technician certification, preferred. -OR-
- Minimum of two (2) years full time Ophthalmic Technician experience.
- Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.