Pre-Tester (Ophthalmology) - Willing to Train
Core
Perform anterior segment testing and biometry evaluations to support ophthalmologists in patient care.
Role type
Clinical testing technician (ophthalmology)
Builds
Diagnostic test results and IOL power calculations for surgical planning
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Biometry testing, keratometry, A-scan interpretation, corneal topography, pachymetry, auto-refraction, IOL power calculation, ECC photography, UBM operation, CPR knowledge, basic anatomy and physiology
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), specialized testing experience, Associates degree
Technologies
Keratometer, phoropter, B-VAT, ultrasound unit, specular microscopy, corneal topography unit, retinoscope, slit lamp microscope
Responsibilities
Perform biometry and evaluate results; perform and evaluate keratometry; perform A-scans (contact and immersion); perform manual white-to-white measurements; determine dominant eye; perform auto-refraction and auto-keratometry; perform corneal topography; perform pachymetry; estimate anterior chamber depth; perform ECC photography; perform post-refractive surgery patient workups; perform UBMs; evaluate and calculate IOL power for normal and challenging conditions; optimize A-constants for Toric IOLs.
Seniority
Entry-level, trainable