Ophthalmic Technician

6 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Alberta Retina Consultants Full time

Alberta Retina Consultants believes in excellence in patient care, research and teaching. We are currently looking for an organized and detail-oriented person to fill our Ophthalmic Technician position. The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see the Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures. The Ophthalmic Technician will report directly to the Ophthalmic Technician Lead of Alberta Retina Consultants.

**Duties include but are not limited to**:

- Checking visual acuity
- Measuring intra-ocular pressure
- Performing Humphrey visual field tests
- Obtaining Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) images
- Taking IOL measurements
- Taking wide-field fundus photos
- Administering eye drops
- Preparing eyes for intravitreal injections
- Documenting medical history

**Required Qualifications**:

- Previous experience as an ophthalmic technician or in a related field is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and procedures is a plus
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide compassionate patient care
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

**Benefits**:

- All benefits are 100% employer-paid
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Uniform allowance
- Work social events throughout the year

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: From $20.26 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Edmonton, AB T5H 0X5 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5H 0X5: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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