Travel Ophthalmic Technician - $1,700 to $1,800 per week in Farmington, CT

Ophthalmic Technician
Location: Farmington, CT
Agency: job.com
Pay: $1,700 to $1,800 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Travel Ophthalmic Technician for a 13-week contract assignment in Connecticut. This position offers a consistent day shift schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week.

The Ophthalmic Technician will support the ophthalmology team by performing diagnostic testing, assisting with patient examinations, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, clinically competent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic testing, including OCT, Humphrey Visual Field, Optos, Pentacam, Applanation, Tear Lab, InflammaDry, Pachymetry, and Argos
• Assist physicians during patient examinations and minor procedures
• Prepare patients for diagnostic testing and procedures
• Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment
• Accurately document findings in the medical record
• Ensure a high standard of patient care and safety

Requirements

• Active Ophthalmic Technician Certification (COT)
• AHA BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ophthalmology experience