Ophthalmic Technologist
Core
Assists in patient care by conducting preliminary ocular testing, vision screening, preparing patients for exams and surgery, and coordinating care through scheduling and referrals.
Role type
Clinical support ophthalmic technologist
Builds
Diagnostic ophthalmic procedures and surgical support
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient preparation, ocular history collection, preliminary and advanced eye testing, diagnostic ophthalmic procedures, surgical assisting, foreign body removal assistance, contact lens insertion/removal training, equipment sterilization, supply management
Preferred skills
Vocational or Technical Training in a two-year Medical Technologist program
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Performs patient preparation, assessments, and eye exams; conducts pre-surgery testing and patient education; assists with surgical in-office procedures and foreign body removals; orders and maintains ophthalmic supplies and diagnostic contact lens inventory; cleans and sterilizes equipment.