Certified Ophthalmic Tech

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to provide ophthalmic technical support in a pediatric and adult patient care setting. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate testing and collaboration with the care team.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, COA/COT certification or OPT license, and 2 years of experience in ophthalmology/optometry. On-site hospital environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs visual acuity, color vision testing and related assessments in children and adults.
• Maintains ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
• Participates in hospital quality improvement activities and team goal setting.
• Attends clinic staff meetings and reviews minutes to stay updated.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

COA/COT certification or OPT license

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

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.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

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