Ophthalmic Technician – Comprehensive Eye Service

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Vision Institute is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the Comprehensive Eye Service team in Pittsburgh. You will perform diagnostic testing and clinical support duties alongside ophthalmologists and staff in a daylight-hours schedule, with flexibility for other departments as needed.

Responsibilities include history taking, ocular measurements, tonometry, refractometry and instrument care. Prior ophthalmic experience and AAO coursework are preferred, with minimal travel to other

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• History taking and ocular/medical assessment with various tests.
• Perform tonometry, lensometry and pupil/dilation related duties.
• Maintain inventory, restock rooms and clean instruments; travel to other sites.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Patient-focused

Adaptable

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICare

Tonopen

Auto-refractor

Job description

UPMC Vision Institute is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the Comprehensive Eye Service team in Pittsburgh. You will perform diagnostic testing and clinical support duties alongside ophthalmologists and staff in a daylight-hours schedule, with flexibility for other departments as needed.

Responsibilities include history taking, ocular measurements, tonometry, refractometry and instrument care. Prior ophthalmic experience and AAO coursework are preferred, with minimal travel to other