Full time Orthoptist

Description

Visionary Eye Specialists is a busy multidisciplinary ophthalmic practice with 7 Ophthalmologists and a highly skilled team of Orthoptists, situated in the south of Sydney. We service all areas of general ophthalmology with sub-specialties in Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Paediatrics, Adult Strabismus, Cornea and Oculoplastics.

We are seeking a full-time orthoptist to join our friendly clinical team to work at both our Hurstville and Miranda locations. The applicant must be a team player with excellent communication skills and possess the ability to be proactive and to work autonomously in a busy environment.

The successful applicant must possess strong attention to detail, have computer literacy and excellent time management. Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism are key in being successful in this role.

The role includes the following and full training will be provided.
• Pre-assessing patients and counselling
• Refraction
• Paediatric and strabismus assessments
• Humphrey Visual Fields
• Biometry – IOL Master 700
• Topography – Pentacam & OPD
• Fundus photography – OPTOS
• OCT imaging –Heidelberg
• Assist with intravitreal injections/ minor procedures
• Administrative duties are experience dependent and include ordering of medical supplies, clinical audits, accreditation and organising theatre lists and liaising with the doctors and Day Surgery.

Completion of a Master/Bachelor of Orthoptics or equivalent and eligibility for registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board is required.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. We value multilingual candidates, especially those fluent in Mandarin.

This is your opportunity to become a valued member of a highly dedicated team of professionals committed to the excellence of patient care whilst enjoying a work life balance.