Ophthalmic Technician — Eye Care Diagnostics

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support Comprehensive Eye Service at UPMC Vision Institute in Pittsburgh. The role involves patient workups, diagnostic testing, and assisting providers during a range of eye care visits.

Monday–Friday, daylight hours, with possible travel to other sites (less than 5%). The position is placed on the Ophthalmic Technician Career Ladder, with salary determined by experience and education.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in ophthalmic patient workups and testing.
• Ability to assist providers during eye care visits and follow-ups.
• Comfort with a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic and diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history including ocular and medical information, and perform initial assessments.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, and lensometry.
• Assist providers during exams and cataract evaluations; maintain infection control and room readiness.

Skills

History taking

Visual acuity assessment

Tonometry

Lensometry

Pupillary assessment

Visual fields

Ocular motility

Refraction

Color testing

Instruments cleaning

Tools

ICare tonometer

Tonopen

Auto-refractor

Job description

UPMC seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support Comprehensive Eye Service at UPMC Vision Institute in Pittsburgh. The role involves patient workups, diagnostic testing, and assisting providers during a range of eye care visits.

Monday–Friday, daylight hours, with possible travel to other sites (less than 5%). The position is placed on the Ophthalmic Technician Career Ladder, with salary determined by experience and education.