Orthoptist

Your Opportunity:
Description:
As an Orthoptist, you will perform advanced-level eye function measurements and ancillary tests to assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye disorders and diseases. You will participate in research studies, educational rounds and in-services, and maintain good medical knowledge of ocular anatomy, pharmacology, diseases, and management, including current available treatments and clinical trials.
- **Classification**:Orthoptist
- ** Union**:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- ** Unit and Program**:Rockyview General Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic
- ** Primary Location**:Rockyview General Hospital
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.80
- ** Posting End Date**:01-OCT-2025
- ** Temporary Employee Class**:Temporary Part Time
- ** Date Available**:23-OCT-2023
- ** Temporary End Date**:16-FEB-2024
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:8
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days, Weekends
- ** Days Off**:As Per Rotation
- ** Minimum Salary**:$38.56
- ** Maximum Salary**:$51.27
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of an orthoptic course from an accredited institution. Active membership with the Canadian Orthoptic Council (COC).

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Minimum of three years’ experience as an Orthoptist in a healthcare setting, preferably in a hospital eye clinic or an Ophthalmologist’s office. Fluent in medical terminology and pharmacology (especially in ophthalmic diseases & conditions) Self-directed, relates well to health team professionals, patients and their families. Shows good judgement, excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Able to set priorities and make decisions that are appropriate to the position. Competent in use of equipment: orthoptic equipment. autorefractor, lensometer, retinoscope, phoroptor, visual field perimeters, trial frames & lenses, synoptophore, Hess screen, IOL Master.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Additional training and certification as an Ophthalmic Medical Technologist or Technician. Current member of the International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)