Ophthalmic Technician: Vision Care Specialist

Sight360; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Certification reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sight360 is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmology services across multiple clinics. Responsibilities include collecting patient histories, performing visual acuity tests, refractions, tonometry, and advanced imaging, while assisting with contact lens fittings and in-office procedures.

Travel between clinic locations may be required. The role emphasizes patient education, exam preparation, sanitation, and providing clinical support under physician supervision, with standard

Qualifications

• Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology.
• Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient medical history and diagnostic testing results.
• Perform visual acuity testing, refractions, tonometry, pupil evaluation, muscle testing, visual fields, pachymetry, and dry eye testing.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic imaging and testing including corneal topography, retinal imaging, fluorescein angiography, and B-scan ultrasonography.
• Educate patients on post-operative care, medications, contact lens use, and exam expectations.
• Assist with contact lens fittings, in-office procedures, lasers, and minor procedures, including patient consent preparation.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness, sterilization, and overall clinic sanitation.
• Provide clinical support within scope of practice under physician supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Manifest refraction

Goldmann tonometry

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Sight360 is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmology services across multiple clinics. Responsibilities include collecting patient histories, performing visual acuity tests, refractions, tonometry, and advanced imaging, while assisting with contact lens fittings and in-office procedures.

Travel between clinic locations may be required. The role emphasizes patient education, exam preparation, sanitation, and providing clinical support under physician supervision, with standard