The basic job description for an ophthalmic technician is to support the ophthalmologist (eye doctor) in providing patients with quality eye care by performing clinical tasks such as taking patient medical histories, conducting eye exams/vision measurements, assisting during surgeries, and instructing patients about medications, tests, and procedures.
The median ophthalmic technician salary is $35,910, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average job growth at 19% through 2026.
Ophthalmic Technician, Medical Assistant
, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...
Co Ophthalmic Technician Assistant
Instruct patients in contact lens care, insertion and removal....
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
, tonometry, keratometry, retinoscopy, refractometry, intermediate knowledge of motility and measurements, Humphrey Visual fields and Optical Coherence Tomography....
The following skills are preferred: Retinoscopy, manual Refraction, Applanation A-Scan, manual Keratometry and Tonometry as well as perform OCT and VF testing. Some daytime travel is required....
The following skills are preferred: Retinoscopy, manual Refraction, Applanation A-Scan, manual Keratometry and Tonometry as well as perform OCT and VF testing. Some daytime travel is required....
Certified Ophthalmic Technician II
Experience: 5 years of recent experience as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician with Contact Lens/Optical experience preferred....
On Site Diagnostic Equipment/procedures: *Staffed photography, digital color photography and fluorescein angiography *Humphrey and Goldmann visual field testing Clinical Experience with the following...
, automated keratometry and lensometry. · Perform diagnostic testing including automated perimetry, OCT, IOL Master, A-scan and ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, Pentacam. · Monitor and facilitate...
with Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a plus DUTIES: The Ophthalmic Technician - Optometric technician will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Provides pre-operative and post-operative...
Perform intraocular pressure checks using applanation tonometry & also using the tonopen. Perform confrontation visual fields....
, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...
The following skills are preferred: Retinoscopy, manual Refraction, Applanation A-Scan, manual Keratometry and Tonometry as well as perform OCT and VF testing. Some daytime travel is required....
, fundus photography (Optos) and pre-ops for cataract surgeries....
Testing Optical Coherence Tomography, Anterior and Posterior Segment Fundus Photography Backup and archiving of data from special test equipment Qualifications: Required qualifications for this position...
Ophthalmic Assistant (Open Pool) - Opthalmic Assistant/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Optometry
Able to Scribe, use portable tonopen,, Goldman VF, Fundus photography, B. Other A. Current BCLS issued by the American Heart Association B....
This is the average annual salary for Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Ashburn, VA as reported by the BLS.
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