Ophthalmic Technician

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Alberta Retina Consultants Full time

If you are passionate about saving people's eyesight and you are looking for a career, not just a job, you’re in the right place. At Alberta Retina Consultants, we believe 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 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 an Ophthalmic Technician Lead of Alberta Retina Consultants.

**What you’ll do**:

- 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

**What you have**:

- 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

**What you’ll get**:

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

**Who we are**:
Alberta Retina Consultants was established in 1998 to meet the retina needs of Albertans. We have eight retina specialists working together, within Alberta Retina Consultants, to provide seamless care to our patients. Each holds educational appointments at the University of Alberta, while also being involved in ongoing retina research.

**Mission Statement**:To improve the health of our patients by identifying and treating diseases of the retina and vitreous

**Values**: Team Work, Respect, Accountability, Hard Work, Knowledge

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.26 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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