ophthalmic medical technologist

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Office of health care professional
• Medical clinic
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic
• Physician's office
• Private practice

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Confer with other health professionals
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Area of specialization

• Ophthalmology

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Immunization records
• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Shift

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day

Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities