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Ophthalmic Technician

NYU Langone Health
New York, NY, US
Full-time

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ophthalmic Technician.

In this role, the successful candidate Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease : Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease.

Examines eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.

Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test). Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.

Measures axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment. Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • All Patient Correspondence including but not limited to : Disability Forms, Patient Education, Surgical Consent Forms.
  • Slit Lamp Examinations
  • Completes Medical History, Lensometry, Auto Refracting, Pam Testing, Glare Testing.
  • Performs all aspects of visual acuity testing and Visual Field Testing.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Five (5) or more years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a retina practice preferred.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from a Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) approved institutional course preferred or working towards obtaining certification.

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferable 5 + years experience in Retina Practice. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

30+ days ago
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