Ophthalmic Technician

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN 

The ophthalmic technician performs various eye investigations essential to the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. CLINICAL CARE

Ophthalmic Investigations

• Humphrey Visual Field (HVF)
• Photography and document the ocular structures in optical images
• Cirrus OCT
• Spectralis OCT (SPOCT)

Ophthalmic technician sub-specialty investigations includes either and/or :

Anterior Segment assessment

• AL-Scan
• OPD Scan
• Endothelial Cell Count (ECC)

Refractive Surgery assessment

• Corneal Topography (Orbscan and Galilei)
• Optical Abberation (HOA) (Zywave)
• Cornea Central Thickness (CCT) (Ultrasound Pachymetry)

3. SAFE CARE

• Maintain zero harm to patient
• Practice due diligence during all patient interactions to ensure safety of the patient at all times.
• Undertake corrective actions immediately and consistently when feedback given.

4. RESEARCH & QUALITY

• May assist in department projects.

5. GENERAL & AD-HOC DUTIES

• Actively involved in hospital and department’s initiatives e.g. eye screening events
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Diploma in any discipline
• Preferred with IT related/ Engineering/ Biochemical

Training

On job training will be provided