Career Opportunities: Ophthalmology Technician PT (104909)

Requisition ID104909-Posted11/02/2026-Allied Health

Hours of Work: TemporaryPart-Time Position (Approximately 7 months); Day Shifts

Rate of Pay: $35.75-$41.15

DESCRIPTION:

The Ophthalmic Technician assists in the assessment, planning and provision of care in the department of ophthalmology in accordance with the Mission and Values of Kingston Health Sciences Centre and its objectives, policies, standards and procedures.

The Ophthalmic Technician performs duties under the supervision of medical staff in the department of ophthalmology. The Ophthalmic Technician works independently within their scope of practice, collaborating with other members of the health care team. The Ophthalmic Technician organizes the workload and fulfills the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of autonomy within established guidelines and procedures. Clinical direction and support are provided by the Ophthalmologists within the Department. The Ophthalmic Technician is accountable for his/her decisions and actions even when acting interdependently in consultation and collaboration with the healthcare team. The Ophthalmic Technician advocates for and provides care to the patient undergoing treatment in the Ophthalmology Clinic/Diagnostic Areas.

Ophthalmology Technician 4

Department: Ophthalmology Clinic

Position Number: 50075287

Hours of Work: TemporaryPart-Time Position (Approximately 7 months); Day Shifts

Rate of Pay: $35.75-$41.15

Union: OPSEU4106 Central

Location: Hotel Dieu Hospital Site

DESCRIPTION:

The Ophthalmic Technician assists in the assessment,



planning and provision of care in the department of ophthalmology in accordance with the Mission and Values of Kingston Health Sciences Centre and its objectives, policies, standards and procedures.

The Ophthalmic Technician performs duties under the supervision of medical staff in the department of ophthalmology. The Ophthalmic Technician works independently within their scope of practice, collaborating with other members of the health care team. The Ophthalmic Technician organizes the workload and fulfills the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of autonomy within established guidelines and procedures. Clinical direction and support are provided by the Ophthalmologists within the Department. The Ophthalmic Technician is accountable for his/her decisions and actions even when acting interdependently in consultation and collaboration with the healthcare team. The Ophthalmic Technician advocates for and provides care to the patient undergoing treatment in the Ophthalmology Clinic/Diagnostic Areas.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

The Ophthalmic Technician will:

- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team
- Demonstrate participation in ongoing educational activities that maintains current skills and knowledge.
- Participate in the learning experience of health care students as necessary.




- Sit on committees as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate initiative in participating in research activities.
- Demonstrate skills in computer technology including graphics, database/spreadsheet management, digital imaging and computer slide production.

The Ophthalmic Technician will be competent at the following profession related skills:

- Provide direct patient care within the department of ophthalmology.
- Perform automated perimetry: providing patient instruction, observation and assistance during procedure.
- Perform Goldmann Perimetry: calibration, patient instruction, manually collect accurate details of exam.
- Perform work-up and coordinate all clinics: history, visual acuity, measurement if IOP, pachymetry, and other designated tests
- Perform all colour vision testing: patient instruction, observation, and accurate data collection.
- Perform manual and automated keratometry.
- Perform manifest refractometry.
- Perform ultrasound A-scan
- Perform IOL Master
- Perform Ocular Coherence Tomography.
- Perform corneal topography
- Set up, operate, and maintain ophthalmic equipment.
- Stock examination rooms.
- Collect and prepare data of all exam results for interpretation by physician.
- Troubleshoot common problems with ophthalmic equipment.
- Supervise and teach ophthalmic technician students and ophthalmic medical technologist students within the scope of practice of the ophthalmic technician.

The Ophthalmic Technician is accountable for:

- Ensure confidentiality of all records and information related to patients

📌 Ophthalmology Technician PT (Kingston)
🏢 Kingston General Hospital
📍 Kingston