Ophthalmic Pre-Testing Technician (Anterior Segment)

Socket.dev; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Eye Institute in Blue Ash, Ohio seeks a Pre-Testing Technician to support the Ophthalmology department. The role focuses on anterior segment testing and patient care as a core part of the exam workflow.

You will perform biometry, keratometry, A-scans, auto refractometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, and contribute to IOL power calculations while maintaining accurate communication with patients and physicians.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors.
• Must have a positive attitude and flexible in handling assignments.
• Attends on time and follows attendance policies.
• Maintains professionalism in patient and coworker interactions.
• Shows initiative and performs quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform biometry testing and evaluate results.
• Perform and evaluate keratometry.
• Perform and evaluate A-scans; contact and immersion.
• Manual white to white and determine dominant eye.
• Perform auto refractometry and auto keratometry.
• Perform corneal topography and pachymetry.
• Estimate anterior chamber depth and perform ECC photography.
• Post-refractive surgery patient work up; perform UBMs.
• Communication with patients, fellow technicians, and physicians.
• May provide training assistance and perform general technician duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attendance reliability

Dependability

Professionalism

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical school preferred

Previous specialized testing experience preferred

Tools

COA certification

COT certification preferred

Job description

Cincinnati Eye Institute in Blue Ash, Ohio seeks a Pre-Testing Technician to support the Ophthalmology department. The role focuses on anterior segment testing and patient care as a core part of the exam workflow.

You will perform biometry, keratometry, A-scans, auto refractometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, and contribute to IOL power calculations while maintaining accurate communication with patients and physicians.