Vision Eye Institute

		Job Title: Orthoptist / Ophthalmic Technician - Footscray, VIC Job Type: Full Time Location: Footscray, VIC Date Advertised: 4/04/2024 Description: Vision Eye Institute is Australia’s largest private provider of ophthalmic services. Our clinical team is led by internationally recognised specialists in laser eye surgery, refractive lens exchange, laser cataract surgery, corneal conditions, retinal conditions and glaucoma. Several of our doctors are pioneers in the field of laser eye surgery in Australia – together, they have helped correct vision for more than 50,000 patients! We have a full-time opportunity for an Orthoptist / Ophthalmic Technician available at our clinic in Footscray. This position would be suited to an Orthoptist, Opthalmic Technician or someone with a science or nursing background - please apply now or alternatively get in touch and we'd be happy to further discuss the role! The successful applicant will be required to undertake the following duties: -Assessing patients and their Ophthalmic and medical history/Orthoptic -Conducting a clinical assessment and performing investigations such as visual field testing, OCT and angiography -Patient counselling -Primary assessment and triage of referrals -Supporting the Clinical Optometrist to perform patient work ups for consultation. Eligibility Criteria: Excellent clinical skills, interpersonal skills and attention to detail Interest in furthering your current knowledge/skills while working alongside our experienced technicians and doctors, with a strong willingness to learn and develop your career Orthoptic/Optical qualification Contact Details: For further information regarding this position or to apply please contact Hannah S: recruitment@vei.com.au Applications may also be submitted via the APPLY NOW eForm.