Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.
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Salary Information
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists: $48,790 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Test patient vision. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. | General |
| Calculate numerical data for medical activities. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Development |
| Supervise medical support personnel. | Management |
| Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| AcuityPro | Medical software |
| Computer aided design and drafting CADD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMR | Medical software |
| Hypertext preprocessor PHP | Web platform development software |
| Medflow Complete | Medical software |
| MediPro Medisoft Clinical | Medical software |
| Microsoft operating system | Operating system software |
| NaviNet Open | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ezChartWriter | Medical software |
| iChartPlus | Medical software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |
| National Contact Lens Examiners Advanced Certification | American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners | Not Available |
| Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |