Ophthalmic Technician, Ivey Eye Institute - London, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Care London

St. Joseph's Health Care London
St. Joseph's Health Care London
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London, Canada

3 days ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our inter-professional eye care team within the Ivey Eye Institute of St.

Josephs Health Care London.

To maintain a premier eye care centre for Southwestern Ontario we need special team-oriented individuals.

We need people who are enthusiastic about growing and changing in order to help us provide exemplary community service and maintain our renowned clinical, academic and research program.


As an important member of the Ivey Diagnostic Team you will be responsible for performing automated perimetry, visual acuity, measure intraocular pressure and perform Ocular Coherence Tomography to assist Ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.


Essential Qualifications

  • Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent as recognized in the province of Ontario
  • Current Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate or willing to complete in 18 months
  • Minimum 1 year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
  • Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to function independently as well as in collaboration with a team
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy environment
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and flexibility
  • Experience with computer systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in French would be an asset
  • Excellent knowledge of Ophthalmic Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology
  • Outpatient Clinic or Ambulatory Outpatient clinic experience
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology iJCAHPO)
  • Experience with Retinal Angiography, Ultrasound Biometry, Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonography, and/or Ophthalmic surgical assisting
  • Commitment to ongoing education

Teaching and Research

  • St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

  • Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid19 vaccine and a written commitment to follow any future Public Health recommendations and St. Joseph's Health Care London policies and processes related to Covid management in the workplace.
  • Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
  • Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date:
August 04, 2023


Submission deadline:
August 10, 2023


Stacy Kearns, Human Resources

  • Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. _
  • Only those under consideration will be contacted._
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