Ophthalmic Technician

3 days ago


New Haven, CT, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for performing specialized testing procedures, conducting preliminary screening examinations for physician review, and maintaining testing equipment. This role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining equipment, assisting patients during transfers, and ensuring quality control of equipment and supplies. Additionally, the technician will perform various clinical activities as required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform specialized testing procedures appropriate to the ophthalmic specialty.

  • Conduct preliminary screening examinations for physician review.

  • Review patient charts, conditions, and physician notes to plan and determine method of testing.

  • Position patients for examinations.

  • Set up, operate, and maintain equipment for conducting tests and procedures.

  • Assist patients when necessary in transfers to/from wheelchairs, stretchers, and exam tables.

  • Report equipment problems and act as a liaison with repair personnel.

  • Maintain quality control checks and log service records.

  • Order and maintain inventory of supplies, ensuring disposal protocols are followed.

  • Perform additional functions related to clinical activities.

Essential Skills

  • 3+ years of experience in the field of optometry or ophthalmology.

  • Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.

  • Experience with Epic systems.

  • Manual Refraction experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High school graduate.

  • Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) is preferred.

Work Environment

This position operates within a very large, busy office in New Haven. The schedule typically runs between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM. The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on providing exceptional medical care in a nurturing setting. The office is equipped with advanced and innovative technology, supporting a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.



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