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Pre-Tester (Ophthalmology) - Willing to Train

Open 34d posting dated 7 hours ago

Summary

Performs specialized eye-testing procedures (biometry, topography, pachymetry, etc.) for ophthalmology patients and assists with IOL calculations under supervision.

Company: Cincinnati Eye Institute
Job Title: Pre-Testing Technician
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Clinic Manager
Location: Blue Ash, Ohio


SUMMARY

This position specializes in performing a variety of anterior segment testing. While total patient care is the main objective, this position focuses on the testing component of patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main testing lane responsibilities:

  • Perform biometry testing and evaluate results
  • Perform and evaluate keratometry
  • Perform and evaluate A-scans; contact and immersion
  • Manual white to white
  • Determine dominate eye
  • Perform auto refraction and auto keratometry
  • Perform corneal topography
  • Perform pachymetry
  • Estimate anterior chamber depth
  • Perform ECC photography
  • Perform post-refractive surgery patient work up
  • Perform UBMs

Additional testing lane responsibilities:

  • Evaluating and calculating for IOL power
  • Calculations for IOL power for abnormal/challenging conditions (e.g. micro ophthalmia, sublexed lens, silicone filled eye)
  • Evaluating and calculating for Toric IOLOptimization of A-constants
  • General Medical: Includes understanding of CPR, basic anatomy and physiology, systemic disease, ocular disease and ocular emergencies.
  • This position is responsible for daily communication with patients, fellow technicians, and physicians. May provide training assistance or may perform general technician duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:

  • Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
  • Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
  • Is dependable; follows policies and procedures
  • Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers
  • Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
  • Previous specialized testing experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification required.
  • Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification preferred.


SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Regularly uses Ophthalmic equipment/devices per sub-specialty requirement such as keratometer; phoropter; visual acuity measuring/B-VAT; ultrasound unit; specular microscopy unit; corneal topography unit; retinoscope; slit lamp microscope. Other equipment may be used as needed.
  • Telephone, computer, fax, printer and copier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.



If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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  • EyeCare Partners and it's affiliated companies are an equal opportunity employer. EyeCare Partners does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for EyeCare Partners to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either EyeCare Partners or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of EyeCare Partners has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest with my typed signature below that I have given to EyeCare Partners true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize EyeCare Partners to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal. Signature:
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