Ophthalmic Technician

The Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist with triaging, performs diagnostic tests, pre-testing and general ophthalmic procedures including laser, and minor operations.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assist with managing the daily operations of the Eye Clinic and act as a surgical coordinator for all ophthalmology surgeries within the department. Recognize common eye diseases and disorders with an understanding of eye disease evolution and procedures used to treat them. This includes having a good knowledge of common ocular manifestations of systemic diseases, and a good knowledge base of the science of optics and refractive states of the eye. Take an active role in preventing the spread of microorganisms (standard & universal precautions) using your understanding of purpose and actions of pharmaceuticals in ophthalmology. Prepare for and assist with in-office minor surgical procedures. Ensure that there are always adequate supplies and materials for the delivery of Ophthalmology services without disruption or loss of quality. Liaise with receptionist to ensure appointment scheduling is efficient.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate must have current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (C.O.T.) with an appropriate body i.e., IJCAHPO and at least five (5) years of relevant experience in a clinical position in an Ophthalmology environment. Must have interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively as a team player, multi-tasking, high attention to accuracy and efficiency. Must possess other essentials skills such as visual acuity measurement, Auto Refraction, Tonometry, Pupil function assessment, Test and measure eye muscle function, Visual field testing, Pachymetry, Keratometry, Corneal topography, Optical Coherence Tomography, A and B-scan ultrasonography, Laser Optical Biometry, and Specular Microscopy, The successful candidate must be registered in either of the following jurisdictions to be eligible to practice in the Cayman Islands; Jamaica, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and/or Australia.