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Ophthalmic Technician

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University of Rochester

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United States of America , Rochester

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19.08 - 25.77 USD / Hour

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)
  • Performs clinical-clerical office duties, including scheduling, request forms, printing up results, ordering contact lenses, and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the department
  • Stocks rooms according to practice needs
  • Other duties as assigned

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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