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101 Sentara Hospitals
Ophthalmic Tech
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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.
$42,785 / year median in Virginia
+28% projected growth
Job Description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days)
Overview:
Flexi/PRN As an Ophthalmic Tech with Sentara, you will be responsible for the performance of procedures for the diagnostic and treatment of ophthalmic disease. With the Manager of the Eye Center for Sight, the Technician/Technologist will coordinate patient care to meet the expectations of the patients and staff. Along with the completion of technical procedures, the Technician/Technologist will manage clinics as assigned. Responsible for providing assistance to the Eye Center staff and Ophthalmology residents. Education Trade School Graduate- Ophthalmic Technologist Certification/Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) RQI Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
- Certification
- IJCAHPO (International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) Experience 1 year of ophthalmic experience required.
Keywords:
Customer Service, Vision, eye care, eye disease, ophthalmology, Talroo-Allied Health, .Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down
- $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more.