Ophthalmic Imaging Technician Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Ophthalmic technician

The Ophthalmic Technician assists in the delivery of health care and patient car...

Location

United States , Scottsdale

Salary:

Not provided

Phoenix Children's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
or employees in the role prior to 12/01/2016 must have at least 5 years of Ophthalmic Technician experience with no high school diploma or equivalent
1 or more years of experience working directly with an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in a clinical setting
Possess a strong working knowledge of the functionality of electronic health records which includes a high level of computer literacy
Knowledge of examination and diagnostic room procedures, medical equipment, and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to multi-task and to get tasks completed with complete follow through
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with patients, office staff and the public

Job Responsibility

Prepares patients for examination and treatment. This includes obtaining patient history, documenting allergies, obtains current vision measurement, maintains medication list, and generating surgical consent forms. Assists the provider in the course of the patient encounter as requested
Administers medications such as eye drops under physician’s written order
Performs various diagnostic tests and imaging
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
Maintains supplies and equipment for treatment and examination
Travels between offices for clinic coverage as requested
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested

Parttime

Vision Services Assistant II

A Vision Services Assistant (V.S.A). is a member of the Eye Services team, provi...

Location

United States , Walnut Creek

Salary:

39.42 - 41.48 USD / Hour

Kaiser Permanente

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years (1,000 hours or more per year) recent experience in conducting objective ophthalmic testing on a regular basis, including but not limited to, experience in several of the following procedures: visual acuity testing, non-contact or contact tonometry, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction
High School Diploma/GED
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Basic Life Support
Must be proficient in ophthalmic procedures and testing as required by the employer
Must have knowledge of medical and ophthalmological terminology
Must successfully complete PARRS II, AutoReg (where applicable), and be able to work with electronic medical record system
Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required

Job Responsibility

Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective refraction by the provider), autokeratometry, anterior chamber angles, vital signs and pupillary response and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures
Measures complete visual acuitys for all ages and ocular diagnoses, including Snellen charts, HOTV charts, color vision and stereopsis
Administers topical eye medications per specific physician order in preparation for testing as permitted by state law and regulation
Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture, as indicated
Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances and diagnostic appointments
Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information (records, files, forms, diagnostic results) for the provider
Records relevant medical information for the provider (i.e., assessments, plans, interventions, and spectacles) completes forms and other necessary data entry
Documents concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record Electronically, set up lab, x-ray and other requisitions, as needed
Labels specimen and Pathology Requests forms
Documents the specimens using departmental specific procedures

Parttime

Ophthalmic Technician

The Ophthalmic Technician assists in the delivery of health care and patient car...

Location

United States , Scottsdale

Salary:

Not provided

Phoenix Children's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
or employees in the role prior to 12/01/2016 must have at least 5 years of Ophthalmic Technician experience with no high school diploma or equivalent
1 or more years of experience working directly with an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in a clinical setting
Possess a strong working knowledge of the functionality of electronic health records which includes a high level of computer literacy
Knowledge of examination and diagnostic room procedures, medical equipment, and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to multi-task and to get tasks completed with complete follow through
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with patients, office staff and the public

Job Responsibility

Prepares patients for examination and treatment. This includes obtaining patient history, documenting allergies, obtains current vision measurement, maintains medication list, and generating surgical consent forms. Assists the provider in the course of the patient encounter as requested
Administers medications such as eye drops under physician’s written order
Performs various diagnostic tests and imaging
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
Maintains supplies and equipment for treatment and examination
Travels between offices for clinic coverage as requested
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested

Parttime

New

Ophthalmic Technician

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Pittsford

Salary:

19.08 - 25.77 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs preferred
Understands ocular injuries and urgent care preferred
Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations preferred
Identifies the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire preferred
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire preferred

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
When working with a physician, spends most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians
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 any eye related problems and the sub-specialty
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, Humphrey Visual Field, corneal topographies for corneal measurements associated with contact lens fittings, corneal disease or surgical management on the orbscan
Uses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness
Possesses basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contacts lenses or teach a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care
Performs specialized visual acuity testing, including potential acuity meter (PAM), laser interferometry (LI) and brightness acuity tester (BAT)

Parttime

New

Ophthalmic Technician

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

19.08 - 25.77 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs preferred
Understands ocular injuries and urgent care preferred
Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations preferred
Identifies the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire preferred
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire preferred

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
When working with a physician, spends most of the time working with patients and supporting physicians
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 any eye related problems and the sub-specialty
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, Humphrey Visual Field, corneal topographies for corneal measurements associated with contact lens fittings, corneal disease or surgical management on the orbscan
Uses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness
Possesses basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contacts lenses or teach a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care
Performs specialized visual acuity testing, including potential acuity meter (PAM), laser interferometry (LI) and brightness acuity tester (BAT)

Parttime

New

Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

25.09 - 35.12 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4-year college education, including related optometry, ophthalmology and/or technical training
2-year college education in an appropriate science and 2 years of closely related laboratory/clinical experience
High school diploma and 4 years of closely related laboratory/clinical experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred

Job Responsibility

Provides intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
Works closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians
Able to perform visual acuity testing in newborns, infants, and small children or non-verbal adults by matching methods such as HOTV cards
Measures prisms using a lensometer
Performs manifest refractions using a phoropter, automated refractions if necessary, to properly measure a patient's refractive error and obtain best corrected visual acuity
Works in both plus and minus cylinders
Measures the intraocular pressure using a tonopen, a Goldmann tonometer or a Perkins tonometer
Performs a basic slit lamp examination and has the ability to check anterior chamber depth using the slit lamp
Takes external ocular measurements including keratometry, exopthalmometry and levator measurements
Intermediate color vision screening using Ishihara or HRR plates and D-15 color chips

Parttime

New

Ophthalmic Tech 4

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

24.22 - 31.49 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma required
1-2 years of closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
CPR or obtain CPR Certification. Possesses basic knowledge of optics including plus and minus lenses and their use with patients who are myopic, hyperopic, and have astigmatism. Understands the problems of presbyopia and how to correct for this and age values associated with this required
Has intermediate ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations. Is able to identify the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications. Knows common drugs used for ocular diseases such as glaucoma, infections, retina problems and steroid use. Has the understanding on how these medications work both within the eye and systemically required
Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body required

Job Responsibility

Performs complex technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require theoretical insight and interpretation, and allow latitude for planning and modifying methods and techniques
Exercises a high degree of skill, judgment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of a technical field
Provides basic diagnostic testing and imaging
Works closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians
Provides intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
May perform as Lead Technician
Able to perform visual acuity testing in newborns, infants, and small children or non- verbal adults by matching methods such as HOTV cards
Measures prisms using a lensometer
Performs manifest refractions using a phoropter, automated refractions if necessary, to properly measure a patient's refractive error and obtain best corrected visual acuity
Works in both plus and minus cylinders

Fulltime

New

Ophthalmic Tech 4

The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for performing state-of-the-art diagnos...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

24.22 - 31.49 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma required
1-2 years of closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
CPR or obtain CPR Certification
Possesses basic knowledge of optics including plus and minus lenses and their use with patients who are myopic, hyperopic, and have astigmatism
Understands the problems of presbyopia and how to correct for this and age values associated with this
Has intermediate ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations
Is able to identify the purpose of these commonly used medications including proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and know hospital policy about shelf life of these medications
Knows common drugs used for ocular diseases such as glaucoma, infections, retina problems and steroid use
Has the understanding on how these medications work both within the eye and systemically

Job Responsibility

Performing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for all Faculty, Fellows and Residents at the Flaum Eye Institute/Department of Ophthalmology
Performing technical testing, clinical support and patient care for various physician and sub-specialties throughout the eye institute
Providing intermediate to advanced diagnostic testing and imaging
Working closely with a Physician and spends most of the time working with patients and supporting the physicians
May perform as Lead Technician
Performing diagnostic testing or services in support of the following sub-specialties: cornea, comprehensive, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, oculo-facial plastics, retina, and resident education
Performing advanced testing and imaging per provider's request
Assisting with coverage for: Ultrasound Biomicrography (UBM & B Scan), Fluorescein / ICG Angiography, Slitlamp & Gonio Biomicrography, Specular Biomicrography, Videography and Video editing, Retcam / Handheld Fundus Photography (Operating room imaging), HRT/Confocal Imaging
Performing clinical-clerical office duties, which would include checking diagnostic schedules, data entry, checking for request forms in advance, printing up results and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the department
Stocks rooms according to practice needs and adheres to hospital polices regarding locked items, sharps, checking medication for expired dates and opened dates

Fulltime

Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

University of Rochester

Location:
United States of America , Rochester

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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