Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Diagnostics & Patient Care

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester seeks an ophthalmology support professional to assist in patient screening, diagnostic testing, and coordination of clinical care. You will work closely with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality eye care is delivered.

This position emphasizes precise testing, patient interaction, and adherence to clinical protocols. The role requires a high school diploma with related clinical experience, familiarity with ocular anatomy and diagnostic equipment, and ability to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year closely related clinical experience or training in optometry, ophthalmology or related field.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understands ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs preferred

Responsibilities

• Gathers necessary information for physician, initial patient screening work up and assessment and performs certain diagnostic testing required to properly care for the patient in accordance with eye related problems.
• Obtains, performs or checks for ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure.
• Performs diagnostic testing including basic color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates, automated visual field testing, corneal topographies for corneal measurements, corneal disease or surgical management, and uses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness.
• Performs clinical-clerical office duties, including scheduling, request forms, printing up results, ordering contact lenses, and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the department.

Skills

Ocular anatomy

Diagnostic testing

Patient care

Ophthalmic terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Pachymeter

Humphrey Visual Field

Orbscan topography

Job description

University of Rochester seeks an ophthalmology support professional to assist in patient screening, diagnostic testing, and coordination of clinical care. You will work closely with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality eye care is delivered.

This position emphasizes precise testing, patient interaction, and adherence to clinical protocols. The role requires a high school diploma with related clinical experience, familiarity with ocular anatomy and diagnostic equipment, and ability to