Role OverviewWorks under general supervision to perform diagnostic testing, assist in surgeries, and provide care of ophthalmic patients. Assists Refractive Practice Manager in setting priorities, tasks, and responsibilities.
What You Will Do
Assists with patient screening, consents patients, and provides pre- and post-operative instructions. Performs site and parameter verification with surgeon, calibrates Laser or Intralase, and assists with intra-operative pachymetry.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires ability to deal with high levels of stress and frequent changes, interact with patients in a compassionate and respectful manner, and possess knowledge of refractive error and corresponding laser corrective procedures.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in related field
- 3 years of experience as a keratorefractive technician
- CERT OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT
- CERT OPHTHALMIC TECH
- Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist by Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
- KERATOME Certification in Keratome
- OPHTH VISX CERTIFIED Certification in VISX
- LADAR Certification in Ladar
- INTRALASE Certification in Intralase
Benefits
- PPO medical plan
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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