Certified Ophthalmic Tech

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to support patient care with ophthalmic testing across ages 0–18 and adults as needed.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, COA/COT certification or OPT license, and at least 2 years of experience in ophthalmology or optometry settings. The role emphasizes instrument maintenance, patient testing, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• COA or COT certification or OPT license required.
• 2 years of ophthalmology or optometry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual acuity, color vision testing, and pupil evaluations.
• Maintains and calibrates ophthalmic instruments.
• Participates in hospital quality improvement and team goals.
• Attends clinic meetings and reviews minutes.
• Assists physicians with ROP infant exams and tracks active cases.
• Coordinates appointments and staff training to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA/COT certification or OPT license

Tools

Ophthalmoscope

Retinoscope

Slit lamp

Phoropter

Lensometer

Job description

We’re searching for a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, someone who’s ready to be part of a growing team with amazing opportunities. In this position, you’ll provide ophthalmic technical support in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0 to 18 years) and adults as necessary.

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Skills & Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification authorized by International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) or Optometrist (OPT) license authorized by Texas Optometry Board required
• 2 years of experience in an ophthalmology or optometry office required

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs visual acuity, color vision testing, lensometry, exophthalmometry, Amsler grid, Schirmer test, pupil evaluation, anterior chamber depth assessment, stereo testing, ocular motility on extraocular muscle actions, strabismus, amblyopia, and assessment methods on children and adults
• Performs basic instrument maintenance on ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, lensometers, perimeters, tangent screen, phoropter/trial frames, slit lamps, keratometers, muscle light, and surgical instruments
• Participates in hospital quality improvement activities, offers written or verbal recommendations and participates in the yearly development of team goals
• Attends clinic staff meetings and reads minutes 90% of the time to keep abreast of current information as documented in the meeting sign-in sheets
• Assists physician in examining ROP infants in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Coordinates appointments, compiles list and tracks active ROP infants
• Provides and/or arranges for and documents the training of department staff to assure efficient department support staff operations and department-wide compliance with Hospital and JCAHO standards