Orthoptist for Refractive Surgery & Laser Vision Care

Eye & Laser Surgeons; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eye & Laser Surgeons in Bondi Junction and Miranda is seeking an orthoptist to join a busy team. You’ll work closely with ophthalmologists on general orthoptic support and laser vision correction, including screening and post-operative care.

Training is provided for new graduates and junior orthoptists. The role is full-time, with flexibility for part-time or casual arrangements for a well-suited candidate.

Qualifications

• Orthoptics qualification required.
• Experience in laser vision correction/refractive surgery is highly regarded and training is provided.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Patient history and orthoptic work-ups.
• Refractive surgery screening, pre-operative work-ups and post-operative reviews.
• Potential to assist with laser vision correction as a laser technician or scrubbed assistant/nurse.
• Refractions (autophoropter/refractor and digital charts), VA, IOP.
• Biometry (IOLMaster 700 and Lenstar), topography/tomography, Wavefront aberrometry.
• Humphrey visual fields and ocular imaging.
• Assist with procedures including injections, lid procedures, and corneal cross-linking.
• Ultrasound (A-scan, B-scan, UBM).
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, orthoptists and admin staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Orthoptics qualification (Bachelor of Health Science or equivalent)

Tools

Zeiss VisuMax 800

Schwind Amaris 1050RS

IOLMaster 700

Lenstar

Job description

Eye & Laser Surgeons in Bondi Junction and Miranda is seeking an orthoptist to join a busy team. You’ll work closely with ophthalmologists on general orthoptic support and laser vision correction, including screening and post-operative care.

Training is provided for new graduates and junior orthoptists. The role is full-time, with flexibility for part-time or casual arrangements for a well-suited candidate.