Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Jobs

Ophthalmic medical technologist jobs are in place to provide support to ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye disease. Working directly with patients, an individual with a ophthalmic medical technologist job will review and update medical history, administer tests, take ocular measurements, and instruct patients on prescription eyeglass and contact care.

Education for prospective job seekers will involve at least a 6 month to 1 year long training program for a certificate or diploma, or a 2 year associate degree. Most employers require certification, which can be attained through The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a 15 percent increase in employment projected over the course of 2008 to 2018. This rate will be faster than the average rate of employment for all occupations. As the population increases, the rise in the elderly segment of the population, there will be a greater need for vision care. The widening of healthcare services and medical advances will also contribute to the growth of related optometric employment creating many job opportunities for those that are qualified.

Ophthalmic medical technologist jobs have a very promising outlook. Get started now. Search for Ophthalmic medical technologist jobs at healthcareerweb.com, your connection to Ophthalmic medical technologist jobs and professionals.

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Newest Ophthalmic medical technologist Jobs

Date Title Company Location Type
05-19-2012 Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmic Tech - ALL92926 Medical Staffing Network Chicago, IL Full-Time
... immediate consideration,. If you're an experienced Ophthalmic Technician and you'd like a new professional challenge, Medical Staffing Network ...
05-15-2012 Ophthalmic Tech Cert, Assistant, Non-Cert Asst Job Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Full-Time
... Registration: JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment utilized to ...
05-15-2012 Ophthalmic Assistant - Main Campus & East (External Only) Job Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Full-Time
... Documents patient information in the patient medical record. ... Recent graduate an Ophthalmic Technology Program (not yet COT certified). ...
05-15-2012 Ophthalmic Tech Certified - Main Campus & East (External) Job Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Full-Time
... Registration:JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment utilized to ...