Clinical Ophthalmic Diagnostics Technician

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist Eye Center physicians by performing diagnostic tests and supporting patients through the evaluation process. The role involves screening patients, preparing charts, arranging lab and imaging studies, and communicating procedures to patients and families.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience as a Medical Office Assistant or similar role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year minimum as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including central and peripheral visual field tests, ocular motility tests, color vision tests, pupil tests, tonometry and related tests.
• Directs patient flow, obtains data for charts, screens patients, arranges tests and admissions per physician, explains procedures to patients and families.
• Calibrates and maintains ophthalmic instruments such as bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers.
• Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic procedures and assists with minor surgery and laser treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Ophthalmic Technician assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostics tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problem.

Responsibilities

1. Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician reviewincluding, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests;ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests;tonometry, tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocularpressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.

2. Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician;obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients forconditions excluding ocular examination; arranges for laboratory and othertests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions andsurgery as requested by physician; alleviates patient and family concerns byexplaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.

3. Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including, but not limitedto bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp andtonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratorywith drugs and other supplies as needed.

4. Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures;assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgeryas required.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year minimum as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.2087 - $37.2132 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.