Optometric Technician

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
- ** Work setting**:

- Optical retail store
- Office of health care professional
- Private practice
- ** Tasks**:

- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
- Assist health care professionals
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Maintain supplies
- Maintain inventory of equipment
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Order supplies and equipment
- ** Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- ** Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
- ** Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- ** Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- ** Screening questions**:

- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
- What is your current field of study?
- ** Health benefits**:

- Vision care benefits
- ** Other benefits**:

- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week