Ophthalmic Technician

Position located in Somerville, MA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Other information: High School Diploma or equivalent Certifications: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Tech: Prep patients for Ophthalmologists. Triages telephone issues and documents in chart. Open and close examination rooms, cleans as necessary. Performs visual field testing, a-scan and corneal topography. Performs accurate refractions. Complete a thorough medical work-up prior to the patient being seen by the Ophthalmologist. This includes a medical history, chief complaint, review of current medication list, check of visual acuity and intraocular pressure. Assist with fundus photography. Prepares fluorescein syringes. Check equipment for cleanliness. Ensure that biomed review of equipment is up to date. Sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment. Assist Ophthalmologists with minor procedures. Assist Ophthalmologists with laser surgery. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities, organizes daily work and uses good judgment. Submission Requirements of the Ophthalmic Tech: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Up to date resume with minimum 1-2yrs recent experience at Ophthalmic tech 2 supervisor references Estimated Gross Salary: $1880/weekly

Created: 2026-03-04