Explore Somerville: Your Next Ophthalmic Adventure Awaits!

Join our dynamic team in Somerville as an Ophthalmic Technician and make a significant impact in the field of Allied Health! This travel/contract position is perfect for skilled technicians looking to leverage their expertise in a warm, bustling community. With an estimated gross salary of $1880 per week, you’ll not only be compensated handsomely but also enjoy the satisfaction of prepping patients for top-notch ophthalmological care.

In this pivotal role, you will take charge of essential responsibilities such as triaging telephone inquiries, setting up and maintaining examination rooms, performing various testing procedures, and assisting ophthalmologists during minor surgeries and laser operations. Your ability to prioritize tasks and use sound judgment will be crucial as you complete thorough medical work-ups and maintain vital equipment. If you hold a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) credential and have at least 1-2 years of recent experience, we’d love to hear from you. Step into this rewarding position and contribute to the health of our community!

Responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Tech:
Prep patients for Ophthalmologists.
Triages telephone issues and documents in chart.
Open and close examination rooms, cleans as necessary.
Performs visual field testing, a-scan and corneal topography.
Performs accurate refractions.
Complete a thorough medical work-up prior to the patient being seen by the Ophthalmologist. This includes a medical history, chief complaint, review of current medication list, check of visual acuity and intraocular pressure.
Assist with fundus photography.
Prepares fluorescein syringes.
Check equipment for cleanliness.
Ensure that biomed review of equipment is up to date.
Sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment.
Assist Ophthalmologists with minor procedures.
Assist Ophthalmologists with laser surgery.
Demonstrates ability to establish priorities, organizes daily work and uses good judgment.

Submission Requirements of the Ophthalmic Tech:
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
Up to date resume with minimum 1-2yrs recent experience at Ophthalmic tech
2 supervisor references