Ophthalmic Technician Trainee

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician Trainee

Department: UELC

Job Summary:
The Ophthalmic Technician Trainee is a position to be trained to be Ophthalmic Technician in 6 months and where Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for delivering exceptional patient care by conducting thorough testing and consultations regarding visual fields and surgeries. This role is vital to ensuring precise refraction measurements and supporting ophthalmologists in clinical settings. The Ophthalmic Technician Trainee will be integral to maintaining the high standards of care at UELC.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist ophthalmologists in accurately and efficiently assessing patients' visual acuity (far and near), peripheral vision, depth and color perception, and pupils for RAPD. This includes administering eye drops for anesthetization or dilation, performing intraocular pressure measurements with Goldmann Tonometry, and conducting pachymetry.
- Operate advanced diagnostic equipment including Visual Field Testing, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Photography, Ultrasound (A-scan, B-scan, UBM), Topography, Endothelial Cell Count, Phoroptor, and IOL Master.
- Perform tests on research patients in strict compliance with research protocols and guidelines.
- Provide patients with detailed instructions regarding eye care, adhering to clinic policies and protocols.
- Ensure timely and accurate management of medical records, with all documentation meeting the standards set for medical record content.
- Collaborate with patients and families to involve them in decision-making processes concerning their vision care, supporting patient-centered care and upholding the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
- Continuously seek and implement innovative ideas and resources to improve patient care delivery.
- Assist with additional duties as required by the clinic.

Required Skills & Abilities:

- Must be able to Refraction using Phoropter and experience using Phoropter more than 2-3 years.

Keen attention to detail and precision due to the complexity of the role.
- Strong technical skills with manual dexterity for intricate work.
- Ability to manage patient expectations and concerns effectively.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, eager to learn and mentor others.
- Capable of interpreting ambiguous situations and organizing them into structured processes.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and high-volume periods.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in an ophthalmology setting is mandatory.
- Proficiency in using ophthalmology diagnostic tools including biometry, IOL Master, refraction, topography, OCT, perimetry, slit lamp examination, basic eye motility, and related testing procedures.
- Experience working with electronic patient scheduling software and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
- In-depth understanding of ophthalmic equipment, procedures, and techniques essential to efficient clinic operations.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Research experience is an asset but not required.

Required Qualifications & Certifications:

- B.Sc. in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and internationally trained Optometrist professional is an asset.
- Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) is required.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Optometrist: 3 years (preferred)
- Refraction using Phoropter: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person