Ophthalmic Technician

Company: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location: New York
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Pay Range: $28.42-$44.00 Company Overview: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue---our mission---at MSK and around the globe. - - Job Description: Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmology Group - NYC -Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Ophthalmology Group at MSK is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team! -Role Overview:

• Perform specific technical ophthalmologic diagnostic procedures and tests under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or the attending ophthalmologist. Tests include visual acuity, fundus photography, OCT scans, visual field testing, slit lamp photography, ultrasound and UBM scans
• You will also carry out additional activities necessary to provide for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients and their families
• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment and orient patients and families to the clinical areaKey Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1 full year of recent experience with ophthalmic procedures and ability to perform basic math functions required
  • COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) preferred
  • Excellent communication and Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Core Skills:
    • Emotionally intelligent and enjoy working with a diverse patient population
    • Happiest when you are helping others and find joy in providing service patients
    • Reliable and dedicated professional with an excellent work ethic
    • Strong decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the operations moving forward
    • Resourceful, securing, and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
    • Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstaclesAdditional Information:
      • Location: 160 East 53rd Street, New York, NY
      • Shift: 8-hour flex shift 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm; Monday through FridayPay Range: $28.42-$44.00Helpful Links:
        • Closing: MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. - - -Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. -

Keywords: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York , Ophthalmic Technician, Professions , New York, New York