Ophthalmic Technician: Clinical Diagnostics & Patient Care

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists in diagnostic evaluation and patient care under supervision. You will perform ocular tests, assist in minor procedures, ensure instrument sterility, and help manage clinic flow.

Qualifications include HS or GED, JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician or eligibility, and at least two years of related experience; the role requires good communication and adherence to sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic medical anatomy, eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications.
• Understands and uses proper sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic ocular function tests and pupil evaluation to assist the Ophthalmologist.
• Assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including room set-up.
• Monitors clinic flow by communicating with physicians and coordinating schedules.
• Maintains ophthalmic and surgical instruments clean, sterile and operational.
• Fits contact lenses using the keratometer and educates patients on lens care.
• Performs patient workups including medical history and current medications.
• Administers eye and oral medications as directed.
• Changes dressings and provides in-home care instructions.
• Adheres to patient consent rules for procedures.

Skills

Two years technical experience

Directly related experience

Ophthalmic knowledge

Education

HS or GED

Tools

Keratometer

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists in diagnostic evaluation and patient care under supervision. You will perform ocular tests, assist in minor procedures, ensure instrument sterility, and help manage clinic flow.

Qualifications include HS or GED, JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician or eligibility, and at least two years of related experience; the role requires good communication and adherence to sterile technique.