Job Description

If you are passionate about saving people's eyesight and you are looking for a career, not just a job, you're in the right place. At Alberta Retina Consultants, we believe in excellence in patient care, research, and teaching. We are currently looking for an organized and detail-oriented person to fill our Ophthalmic Technician position. The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures. The Ophthalmic Technician will report directly to an Ophthalmic Technician Lead of Alberta Retina Consultants.

What you'll do:

Checking visual acuity

Measuring intra ocular pressure

Performing Humphrey visual field tests

Obtaining Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) images

Taking IOL measurements

Taking wide field fundus photos

Administering eye drops

Preparing eyes for intravitreal injections

Documenting medical history

What you have:

Previous experience as an ophthalmic technician or in a related field is preferred but not required

Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and procedures is a plus

Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide compassionate patient care

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods

What you'll get:

Weekends off

All benefits are 100% employer paid

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Annual uniform allowance

Work social events throughout the year

Who we are:

Alberta Retina Consultants was established in 1998 to meet the retina needs of Albertans. We have eight retina specialists working together, within Alberta Retina Consultants, to provide seamless care to our patients. Each holds educational appointments at the University of Alberta, while also being involved in ongoing retina research.

Mission Statement:

To improve the health of our patients by identifying and treating diseases of the retina and vitreous

Values:

Team Work, Respect, Accountability, Hard Work, Knowledge

Thank you in advance for your interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.26 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person