Ophthalmic Technician

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Kensington Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technician to join our team at Kensington Health. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting our ophthalmologists in the clinics by performing various tests and procedures to diagnose and treat eye conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist Ophthalmologists in Clinical Settings
    • Accurately and efficiently test patients' far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception, and apply eye drops to anesthetize or dilate the eye.
    • Obtain intraocular pressure with Goldmann Tonometry, pachymetry, and check pupils for RAPD.
  • Perform Diagnostic Tests
    • Conduct Visual Field Testing, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Photography, Ultrasound (A-scan, B-scan, UBM), Topography, Endothelial Cell Count, and IOL Master.
  • Support Research Patients
    • Perform tests for research patients by following strict research guidelines and protocols.
  • Provide Patient Care
    • Provide instructions to patients concerning their eye care in accordance with clinic policies and protocols.
    • Facilitate timely and accurate medical records management and ensure each record contains appropriate documentation as per established policy of medical record content.
  • Communicate Effectively
    • Establish and maintain good relations and professionalism when connecting with patients, their families, and the Kensington Health community.
    • Communicate with and support patients and their families in their involvement and participation in decision making with respect to their vision care.
  • Continuously Improve
    • Continually investigate and suggest/provide ideas, resources, and suggestions supporting the move to new and improved methods of delivering services to our patients.
  • Other Duties
    • Assist with other duties as assigned.
    Requirements
    • Education and Experience
      • Minimum three (3) years of experience in an ophthalmology setting is mandatory.
    • Technical Skills
      • Experience with ophthalmology diagnostic tools such as biometry, IOL Master, refraction, Goldmann tonometry, topography, OCT, perimetry, slit lamp examination, basic eye motility, and related exam room testing is essential.
      • Experience working with electronic patient scheduling software and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
    • Knowledge and Abilities
      • In-depth knowledge of ophthalmic equipment, procedures, and techniques needed to function smoothly and efficiently.
      • Medical background is helpful.
      • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
      • Research experience is helpful but not required.
    • Professional Designation/Certificate
      • Sc. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
      • Certification; Certified Ophthalmic Technicians (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT).


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