Ophthalmic Medical Technicians: 
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $37,470.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 42 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 361 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.74 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,817 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 14.36 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Integrity
Written Communication
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Integrity
Written Communication
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Administer first aid
Provide in home patient care
Administer non-intravenous medications
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Treat dental problems or diseases
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Fit patients for prosthetic or assistive devices
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Test patient vision
Conduct medical tests
Attend to patient's personal care
Standardize drug dosages
Fit vision aids such as eyeglasses or contact lenses
Fit medical supportive devices
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Implement nutritional practices and techniques
Solve clinical problems
Treat medical condition of patient
Conduct behavior modification
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Feed food to individuals
Assist patients in performing breathing exercises
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Administer first aid
Provide in home patient care
Administer non-intravenous medications
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Treat dental problems or diseases
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Fit patients for prosthetic or assistive devices
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Test patient vision
Conduct medical tests
Attend to patient's personal care
Standardize drug dosages
Fit vision aids such as eyeglasses or contact lenses
Fit medical supportive devices
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Implement nutritional practices and techniques
Solve clinical problems
Treat medical condition of patient
Conduct behavior modification
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Feed food to individuals
Assist patients in performing breathing exercises
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze organic compounds
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Interpret x-ray images
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Analyze medical or health data
Perform medical research
Calculate differential equations
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Examine patients
Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients
Take vital signs
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Interpret x-ray images
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Analyze medical or health data
Perform medical research
Calculate differential equations
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Examine patients
Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients
Take vital signs
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Refraction | ||||
| Eye Care | ||||
| Optometry | ||||
| Surgery | ||||
| Customer Contact | ||||
| Certified Ophthalmic Technician | ||||
| Maintaining Supplies | ||||
| Fundus | ||||
| Sterile Procedures / Techniques |
