Full-Time Retina Imaging Ophthalmic Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Vision Institute in Pittsburgh seeks an Ophthalmic Technician for our retina clinic. This full-time role involves patient workups, refraction, and supporting imaging and diagnostic testing to aid physicians and maintain smooth clinic flow.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, adaptability in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting, and will assist with OCT, fundus photography, visual fields, and lensometry. Up to 5% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician preferred.
• Completion of AAO Home Study Course preferred.
• Prior ophthalmic or optometric experience preferred.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history including ocular and medical details.
• Perform refraction and visual acuity testing.
• Assist with imaging and diagnostic testing (OCT, fundus photography, corneal topography, A-scan, visual fields).
• Support physicians and maintain smooth clinical flow.
• Assist with inventory, cleaning, sterilization, and prepare exam rooms. Travel to other UPMC Vision Institute locations up to 5%.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Patient-focused

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAO Home Study Course

Tools

OCT imaging

Fundus photography

Corneal topography

A-scan ultrasound

Visual field testing

Refraction

ICare tonometer

Tonopen

Auto refractor

Job description

UPMC Vision Institute in Pittsburgh seeks an Ophthalmic Technician for our retina clinic. This full-time role involves patient workups, refraction, and supporting imaging and diagnostic testing to aid physicians and maintain smooth clinic flow.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, adaptability in a fast-paced ophthalmic setting, and will assist with OCT, fundus photography, visual fields, and lensometry. Up to 5% travel may be required.