Ophthalmic Technician I

4 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

At UPMC, we are seeking a highly skilled Ophthalmic Technician I to join our team at the Vision Institute. This full-time position will support our comprehensive ophthalmology clinic, working Monday through Friday daylight hours with occasional travel to other locations as needed.

This role offers opportunities for growth and development through our ophthalmic technician career ladder.

The successful candidate will be responsible for patient workups, including refraction, and assisting with imaging procedures such as OCT, fundus photos, corneal topography, and visual fields.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Obtain detailed information from patients and perform diagnostic tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment
  • Refractometry, including auto-refractor and transposing scripts from + to -
  • Contact lens insertion, removal, and instructions
  • Pupillary assessment, including measurement and evaluation
  • History taking, including ocular, medical, medication, social, and family information
  • Lensometry, including automated and manual
  • Angle assessment and dilation of pupils
  • Visual fields, including Amsler grid and confrontation fields
  • Supplemental skills, including color testing and glare test
  • Ocular motility, including knowledge of functions and anomalies
  • Tonometry, including Icare, Tonopen, and proper disinfection
  • Visual acuity assessment, including distance, near, and intermediate

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in an ophthalmology office or combination of related education and/or experience
  • Completion of AAO Home Study Course preferred
  • Valid CPR certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.



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