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Careers / Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
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Summary Description |
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Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant |
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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician |
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Certified Ophthalmic Technician |
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Certified Ophthalmic Technician with Surgical Assisting |
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Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA) |
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Certified Retinal Angiographer |
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Medical Technician |
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Ocular Care Technician |
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Ophthalmic Aide |
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Ophthalmic Assistant |
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Ophthalmic Medical Assistant |
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Ophthalmic Medical Technician |
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Ophthalmic Photographer |
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Ophthalmic Technician |
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Ophthalmology Assistant |
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Ophthalmology Technician |
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Optometric Technician |
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Paraoptometric |
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Retinal Angiographer |
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Surgical Coordinator |
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Job Tasks |
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Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
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Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
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Take and document patients' medical histories.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Administer non-intravenous medications.
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Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
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Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
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Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
- Clean medical equipment or facilities.
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Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
- Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
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Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
- Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
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Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
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Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
- Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
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Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
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Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
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Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
- Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
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Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
- Test patient vision.
- Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
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Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
- Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
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Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
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Assist patients to select eyewear.
- Recommend types of assistive devices.
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Adjust or make minor repairs to spectacles or eyeglasses.
- Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.
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Work Activities |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Before her music career, Gloria Estefan worked as a Spanish and French interpreter for customs at an American airport. |
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