📍 Location: New York, NY 10011
📅 Duration: 13-Week Contract (with potential for extension)
⏰ Shift: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (5x8-Hour Days)
💰 Pay: From $40.00/hour
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated Optometric Technician to support a busy ophthalmology practice in the heart of New York City. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with top-tier physicians, grow your clinical expertise, and make a real impact on patient care.
👁️ Clinical Support & Testing
Conduct preliminary eye exams: visual acuity, dilation, refraction, tonometry, pupil assessments, OCT, and visual field testing
Assist with central/peripheral visual field tests, ocular motility, color vision, and pharmacological pupil testing
Prepare patients for dilation and explain procedures clearly and compassionately
📋 Patient Flow & Coordination
Direct patient flow for eye exams and procedures
Collect medical history and assist in preparing patient charts
Coordinate lab tests, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient procedures as requested by physicians
🔧 Equipment Handling & Maintenance
Calibrate and maintain ophthalmic instruments including slit lamps, keratometers, tonometers, etc.
Ensure consultation rooms are stocked, clean, and ready for use
🛠️ Surgical & Procedural Support
Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments
Assist physicians with in-office procedures, laser treatments, and operating room setups as needed
✅ Experience with:
Dilation, Visual Acuity Testing, Tonometry
Refraction, Pupil Assessments, OCT & Visual Field Testing
✅ Certification:
Ophthalmic Technician Certificate (required)
✅ Soft Skills:
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and patient-relations skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting
🌟 Work with a dynamic, supportive team
🌟 Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced eye care environment
🌟 Competitive pay and potential for contract extension
🌟 Located in a vibrant neighborhood of NYC