Ophthalmic Tech Apprenticeship - Start Your Eye Care Career

Ochsner Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System seeks candidates for an Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Covington, and Shreveport. This training role blends coursework, clinical rotations, and on‑the‑job training to develop core ophthalmic skills under licensed supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED; preferred related healthcare experience. BLS certification and ophthalmology certifications are to be obtained during the program.

Qualifications

• Proficiency using computers and software; ability to learn ophthalmic workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional patient interaction.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured ophthalmic technician apprenticeship with coursework and rotations.
• Learns patient flow, prepares patients for examinations, and assists providers.
• Maintains exam rooms, instruments, and equipment; documents patient information.
• Adapts communication to diverse patient populations and adheres to privacy rules.
• Performs duties under supervision and supports compliant clinical operations.

Skills

Computers/EMR proficiency

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Ochsner Health System seeks candidates for an Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Covington, and Shreveport. This training role blends coursework, clinical rotations, and on‑the‑job training to develop core ophthalmic skills under licensed supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED; preferred related healthcare experience. BLS certification and ophthalmology certifications are to be obtained during the program.