Ophthalmic Technician

4 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Providence Healthcare Full time

Salary
: The salary range for this position is CAD $31.85/Hr. - CAD $31.85/Hr.
Summary:
**Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care**

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

**What You Will Do**:
Reporting to the Operations Leader, this position performs complex diagnostic ophthalmic procedures and assessments in imaging, visual field and other ophthalmic tests. Provides tests and treatment information for interpretation by medical staff and performs related duties.
- Humphrey Perimetry
- Goldmann Perimetry
- Heyex Optical Coherence Tomography
- Color Vision (Ishihara, D-15)
- Potential Acuity Meter
- Intraocular pressure measurement using Tonopen
- Manual & Automatic Lensometry (various types of lens and prisms)
- Autorefractor & Lens Transposition
- Vision (Near and Distance) Test
- Basic Pharmacology (ex. Mydriacyl, Mydfrin, Pilocarpine)
- OPTOS Fundus Photography
- OPTOS Fluorescein Angiography

What You Bring:
**Education**:

- Graduation from a recognized program in ophthalmic technology.
- Two (2) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.

What We Offer:

- **State-of-the-art** facilities**: The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
- ** A competitive salary**: $31.84
- ** Inclusive **c**ulture**: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

**Your Day to Day**:

- Review requisitions, patient history, and verifies appropriateness of visual field tests and photographs
- Identify concerns and implements requisition changes as directed
- Perform various tests and procedures including Goldmann field tests, tonometry, and ocular motility assessments
- Analyze, record, and report relevant data for physician interpretation
- Conduct complex ophthalmic tests and imaging procedures such as fluorescein angiograms and OCT scans
- Evaluate, select, and process images for diagnostic purposes
- Administer eye drops, monitors patient status, and reports adverse reactions
- Demonstrate testing procedures and equipment operation
- Monitor equipment performance and maintains inventory
- Assist in the orientation and education of new staff
- Provide input for Continuous Quality Improvement Program initiatives

**Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care**
- We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, _ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations._


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