Orthoptist - Ambulatory Ophthalmology

• Provide a precise evaluation of vision loss and eye muscle abnormalities for pediatric and adult patients
• Assist in diagnosing conditions, develop, and implement treatment management plans to help improve the patients’ vision or visual comfort
• Work with the interdisciplinary clinical team and may act as liaison between the Ophthalmologist and the patient/family in developing a successful treatment plan

• Certification from a recognized institution (Canadian Ophthalmological Society/Canadian Orthoptic Council) in Orthoptics
• Experience working as an Orthoptist including evaluation and treatment of disorders of VA (Visual Acuities), eye movements and alignment in children and adults
• Competency with visual acuities, stereopsis, IOP (Intraocular pressures), Goldmann's, evaluation of pupils, alternate prism cover test, ocular motility, and lensometry
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with up to date techniques of non-surgical treatments for amblyopia strabismus and diplopia
• Demonstrated knowledgeable and experience in evaluating disorders affecting visual function
• Demonstrated knowledge in visual fields, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), fundus photography, pachymetry, and B-Scans
• Demonstrated teaching skills required to provide patient education and care direction
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and hospital based operating system
• Knowledge of medical terminology as required
• Knowledge and skill in office procedures and equipment use related to ophthalmology
• Demonstrated effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Effective problem solving abilities
• Promotion of a safe work environment and adherence to regulated safety activities
• Commitment to Hamilton Health Sciences mission, vision and values

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset