Ophthalmic Technician

Description

• Report equipment problems and act as a liaison with repair personnel.
• Order and maintain inventory of supplies, ensuring disposal protocols are followed.
• Set up, operate, and maintain equipment for conducting tests and procedures.
• Review patient charts, conditions, and physician notes to plan and determine method of testing.
• Assist patients when necessary in transfers to/from wheelchairs, stretchers, and exam tables.
• Position patients for examinations.
• Conduct preliminary screening examinations for physician review.
• Maintain quality control checks and log service records.
• Perform specialized testing procedures appropriate to the ophthalmic specialty.

Requirements

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
• Manual Refraction experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the field of optometry or ophthalmology.
• High school graduate.
• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) is preferred.
• Experience with Epic systems.

Benefits

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance