Ophthalmic Tech

Institution: Woodlands Health

Family Group: Allied Health

JOB PURPOSE
Ophthalmic technician performs various eye investigations essential to the diagnosis and treatment
of eye conditions. The ophthalmic technician provides support to the ophthalmologist and various
stakeholders in the department. Competency checklist is used to ensure consistency and accuracy
of work performance.

Ophthalmic technician will be expected to uphold professional ethics at all times and to consistently
deliver standards of care as determined by the hospital.

2. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) Specific (95%)
Clinical Care
Quality of Work

1. Maintain consistent standards of care:
a. Ophthalmic technician will be expected to practice according to the clinical and
quality service standards set by the department and hospital and adhere to
relevant organisational and departmental guidelines in all areas of practice.
b. General ophthalmic investigations include:
 Humphrey Visual Field (HVF)
 Cirrus HD-OCT
 Posterior Segment Photography
 External Eye Photography
 Corneal Topography
 Endothelial Cell Count (ECC)
 Anterior Segment OCT
 Anterior Segment Photography
 Ultrasound Pachymetry - Central Cornea Thickness (CCT)
 Spectralis OCT (SPOCT)
 Spectralis HRA Angiography (FFA & ICGA)

c. Subspecialty services:
i. Biometry
 Axial length measurement
- Optical Biometry
 Corneal curvature measurement
- Keratometry

2. Maintain and manage workload:
a. Responsible for maintaining patient statistics and patient workload.
b. Provide service coverage where necessary.

Safe Care
1. Contribute to maintenance and improvement of safe care:
a. Practice due diligence during all patient interactions to ensure safety of the
patient at all times.
b. Undertake corrective actions immediately and consistently when feedback
given.

Research and Quality
Update Practice and Quality Knowledge
1. Apply and demonstrate evidence-based practice.
2. May assist in quality improvement activities/ projects.

(B) General (5%)
1. Actively involved in hospital and department’s initiatives.
2. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
3. Administrative duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education / Training / Experience
New Hire:
Minimum Diploma in any discipline with preferred IT related/ Engineering/ Bio chemical
background.
Preferably with 2 years of relevant ophthalmic work experience with keen interest in photography
and handling medical equipment.

Attributes
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Dedicated and willingness to learn new skills.
Others
Demonstrate proper workplace grooming standard and maintain a professional appearance.