Ophthalmic Technician

Sight360; Brandon (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Eye Specialist and Cataract Institute, a Sight 360 company, is seeking an Ophthalmic Medical Technician to support comprehensive vision care across multiple procedures. You will collect histories, perform refractions, and assist with corneal imaging and in-office procedures.

The role requires experience in ophthalmology and certification through JCAHPO; associates degree is preferred. The patient-focused position emphasizes precision, sanitation, and teamwork in a high-volume clinical

Qualifications

• Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology.
• Certification through JCAHPO preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient medical histories and vision measurements.
• Instruct patients on post-operative care and exam expectations.
• Perform visual acuity testing and refractions (manifest) and measure eye pressure (tonometry).
• Measure pupil size/reaction with PERRLA and assess eye movement.
• Assist with corneal imaging, topography and retinal assessments.
• Support in-office procedures and contact lens fitting; ensure a sanitized environment.

Skills

Refraction skills

Goldmann tonometry

Patient communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

Certification through JCAHPO

Associates Degree - preferred

Job description

Description

At Florida Eye Specialist and Cataract Institute, a Sight 360 company, we are building the region's premier destination for comprehensive vision care. We are a team of over 400 optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals serving more than 200,000 patients across 25 different locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area. From routine eye exams and optical retail, to medical optometry, ophthalmology, and surgical procedures, our patients experience end-to-end personalized care and service.

Requirements

The Ophthalmic Medical Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collecting and recording patient medical history
• Instructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations.
• Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann required)
• Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLA
• Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function)
• Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)
• Performing dry eye testing including Zone Quick and TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testing
• Participating in light cleaning of the facility
• Maintaining a sanitized environment
• Performing corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography
• Assisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts.
• Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients
• Assisting with Lasers or minor procedures

Working Conditions and Environmental/Physical Demands:

• Standing/walking 95% of the day to perform the essential job duties.
• Full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 20lbs.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology
• Preferred:
• Certification
• Certification through JCAHPO
• Associates Degree - preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to perform manifest refraction is required
• Ability to perform Goldmann tonometry is required.
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.