Optical Technician

Opti-mart•Sun City, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sight360, we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that shapes how we experience the world, connect with others, and create lasting memories. That is why we are dedicated to protecting and caring for vision every day. Position Summary The Optical Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testing. Travel between clinic locations and/or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

Minimum of one year working in an Optical facility supporting patient care.
Prior experience in heath care or related field – required
Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to effectively multi-task
Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Collecting and recording patient medical history
Instructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations.
Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure)
Measuring pupil size and reactivity
Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function)
Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)
Performing dry eye testing
Maintaining a sanitized environment
Performing corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography
Assisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts.
Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients
Participating in light cleaning of the facility