Certified Ophthalmic Tech (JR233257)

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Ophthalmology Department seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to support patient screening, testing and related duties in our clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean, organized clinical areas, instilling eye drops as directed by providers, and performing duties as assigned by the Supervisor to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality eye care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Three (3) years' relevant experience.
• Must be certified in either: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (C.O.A), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (C.O.T), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (C.O.M.T) or Certified Retinal Angiographer (C.R.A).
• Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Ophthalmic Technician for the Department of Ophthalmology will perform basic technical duties, screen patients, testing, and other duties as necessary to assist Provider.
• They will maintain clinical areas and additional duties to be assigned by Supervisor; Instill eye drops in the eyes of patients.

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support

COA/COT/COMT/CRA certification

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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Responsibilities

• The Certified Opthalmic Technician for the Department of Opthalmology will perform basic technical duties, screen patients, testing, and other duties as necessary to assist Provider.
• They will maintain clinical areas and additional duties to be assigned by Supervisor; Instill eye drops in the eyes of patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Three (3) years' relevant experience.
• Must be certified in either: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, (C.O.A), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (C.O.T), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician, (C.O.M.T) or Certified Retinal Angiographer (C.R.A).
• Basic Life Support.