Ophthalmic Technician

At Florida Eye Specialist and Cataract Institute, a Sight 360 company, we are building the region's premier destination for comprehensive vision care. We are a team of over 400 optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals serving more than 200,000 patients across 25 different locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area. From routine eye exams and optical retail, to medical optometry, ophthalmology, and surgical procedures, our patients experience end-to-end personalized care and service.RequirementsThe Ophthalmic Medical Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testingEssential Functions and Responsibilities:Collecting and recording patient medical historyInstructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations.Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann required)Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLATesting elements of movement (eye muscle function)Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)Performing dry eye testing including Zone Quick and TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testingParticipating in light cleaning of the facilityMaintaining a sanitized environmentPerforming corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonographyAssisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts.Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patientsAssisting with Lasers or minor proceduresWorking Conditions and Environmental/Physical Demands:Standing/walking 95% of the day to perform the essential job duties.Full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, etc.)Ability to lift at least 20lbs.Communicating with others to exchange information.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.No adverse environmental conditions expected.Qualifications:Required:Minimal of one year in OphthalmologyPreferred:CertificationCertification through JCAHPOAssociates Degree - preferredSkills and Abilities:Superior interpersonal and communications skills.Ability to perform manifest refraction is requiredAbility to perform Goldmann tonometry is required.Ability to effectively multitaskAttentive to detail and accuracy.