The Rockyview General Hospital Ophthalmology (Eye) Clinic is a high-volume ambulatory clinic providing care to more than 25,000 patients annually. We support a wide range of ophthalmic subspecialties, including oncology, glaucoma, retina, low vision, comprehensive ophthalmology, neuro‑ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and a 365‑day urgent eye clinic. Diagnostic services include ultrasound, ophthalmic imaging, angiography, visual fields, electrophysiology, and more.

As an Orthoptist, you will perform advanced-level eye function measurements and ancillary tests to assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye disorders and diseases. You will participate in research studies, educational rounds and in-services, and maintain good medical knowledge of ocular anatomy, pharmacology, diseases, and management, including current available treatments and clinical trials.

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: RGH Eye Clinic Rockyview General Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Advantages Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 96 Days Off: As Per Rotation Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: RGH Eye Clinic Rockyview General Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 96 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Additional Required Qualifications: Certified Orthoptist credential from an accredited orthoptic training program.



Minimum of three years of experience in a pediatric and/or adult strabismus clinic; hospital experience preferred.Advanced knowledge of binocular vision, ocular motility disorders, strabismus, amblyopia, and neuro‑ophthalmic conditions.Ability to perform specialized orthoptic assessments and diagnostic testing including Hess screen testing, synoptophore assessments, and refractions.Ability to recognize, assess, and respond to complex or high-risk patient presentations with minimal supervision.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and clinical information systems.International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) Certification (e.g. Proficiency in ophthalmic technical skills, including applanation tonometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and ophthalmic photography.Experience with adult strabismus and neuro‑ophthalmology clinics.Experience with interdisciplinary and specialty clinics.A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

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📌 Orthoptist (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Calgary