Ophthalmic Technician — On-the-Job Training & Growth

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC); North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina invites applicants for an ophthalmic technician role at the Storm Eye Institute. The position performs history-taking, checks visual acuity, dilates eyes, and conducts slit-lamp exams, visual fields, color vision tests, keratometry, tonometry and refractometry, while assisting with office surgical procedures and maintaining patient records.

It requires a high school diploma (GED), on-the-job training, and COA/COT certification within 12 months plus BLS

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience: No experience needed; on-the-job training provided.
• Licensure/Certifications: Must obtain COA or COT certification within 12 months.
• Certifications: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced medical history and checks patient's visual acuity.
• Dilates patient's eyes and conducts slit-lamp exam, visual fields, color vision tests, keratometry, tonometry and refractometry.
• Assists with office surgical procedures and maintains medical records.
• Prepares exam rooms, sterilizes instruments and screens patient questions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina invites applicants for an ophthalmic technician role at the Storm Eye Institute. The position performs history-taking, checks visual acuity, dilates eyes, and conducts slit-lamp exams, visual fields, color vision tests, keratometry, tonometry and refractometry, while assisting with office surgical procedures and maintaining patient records.

It requires a high school diploma (GED), on-the-job training, and COA/COT certification within 12 months plus BLS