Opthalmic Technician

Position Summary
We are seeking a Casual Opthalmic Technician at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC.

Days of work: Rotating, Days, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00

This is a casual position. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and that days of work and shift times may vary. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

How will we help you grow?

Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

What will you work on?

As an Ophthalmic Technician II you will receive patients arriving in the department and provide patient testing prior to the Ophthalmologist seeing the patient. You will work with the Ophthalmologist in performing complex diagnostic ophthalmic procedures and assessments in imaging, visual field, and other ophthalmic tests. Tests and procedures such as Goldman field tests, automated perimetry, tonometry, tests for glaucoma, intraocular pressure monitoring, orthoptic assessments, and macular function studies. In addition to complex ophthalmic tests and imaging procedures such as fluorescein angiograms and optical coherence tomography (OCT). You will analyze, record and report relevant data for interpretation by the physicians and/or other medical staff.

Where are we located?

Nelson is a vibrant community offering a rare blend of outdoor adventure as well as arts, cultural and heritage experiences. Nestled amongst the Selkirk Mountains and on the shores of Kootenay Lake the area is a mecca for, hiking, mountain biking, golfing or boating. As the season's turn, the award winning terrain and abundant snow make for world class skiing and winter adventures.

Recreation and culture

Nelson's live entertainment venues host first-rate performances year round, which combined with the selection of more than 30 fine restaurants, and the many seasonal outdoor patios, you'll experience the advantages of big city cultural nightlife and dining.

We love it here…

“Come the warm days of spring, summer, or fall, I just enjoy hopping on my bike, riding to work, and arriving there invigorated to start the work day. On my way home - what should I do? Shall I go by the boathouse and put the kayak in the lake for a short paddle or ride along Baker Street to stock up on local delights or organic produce? Oh yeah, it's Friday afternoon, I could stop into the local wine store and taste a little red or white wine before deciding on a bottle. Then home to get ready for dinner out at one of the many fine dining establishments before heading to an art show, music event, or theatre production. And in winter, with its crisp cold snowy days that blanket the ground in white, I can head to the slopes to ski, snowshoe, or go to the recreation centre for a workout. Maybe I should stay home warm in front of a fire watching the snow fall on the cedars. So much to do. So many wonders that speak to my heart ... I love living here” - Anne Marie Doig, RN, Kootenay Lake Hospital

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Qualfications
Graduation from a recognized program in ophthalmic technology, plus two years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.