COT Ophthalmic Technician - Pre-Op & Laser Support

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for the CHA Eye Center in Somerville, reporting to the Ophthalmology Practice Manager.

You will perform pre-exam testing, assist in minor procedures, and support ophthalmologists with refractions, photography and diagnostic testing.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and COT certification, with opportunity to grow in a busy, full-service eye center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for ophthalmology examinations.
• Triages telephone issues and documents in chart.
• Open/close examination rooms and maintain cleanliness.
• Perform visual field testing, A-scan and corneal topography.
• Perform accurate refractions.
• Complete a thorough medical work-up prior to patient encounter.
• Assist with fundus photography.
• Check equipment cleanliness and ensure biomedical reviews are up to date.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
• Assist ophthalmologists with minor procedures and laser surgery.
• Demonstrate ability to establish priorities and exercise good judgment.

Skills

History taking

Patient services

Instrument maintenance

Clinical optics

Ocular motility

Visual fields

Tonometry

Contact lenses

Ocular pharmacology

Photography

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for the CHA Eye Center in Somerville, reporting to the Ophthalmology Practice Manager.

You will perform pre-exam testing, assist in minor procedures, and support ophthalmologists with refractions, photography and diagnostic testing.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and COT certification, with opportunity to grow in a busy, full-service eye center.