Job opportunity
Orthoptist Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist
Alberta Health Services
Apply advanced eye function measurement skills as an Orthoptist supporting pediatric Ophthalmologists and ophthalmic teams at Royal Alexandra Hospital. Assess binocular vision disorders and perform specialized testing.
This casual Orthoptist position serves the Royal Alexandra Hospital Eye Institute of Alberta. You will support ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, and staff through sensorimotor evaluation, non-surgical management, and ancillary testing. The work includes pediatric and adult vision screenings, clinical histories, refraction, tonometry, biometry, keratometry, and visual fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform sensorimotor evaluations for binocular single vision disorders
Complete adult and pediatric vision screenings
Conduct refraction, retinoscopy, lensometry, and eye pressure measurements
Perform biometry, keratometry, and Goldmann visual fields
Support research studies, educational rounds, and in-services
Requirements:
Completion of an accredited orthoptic course
Active Canadian Orthoptic Council membership
Minimum three years’ healthcare Orthoptist experience
Current CPR certification and medical terminology knowledge
Competence with specified ophthalmic equipment
Bring orthoptic expertise, pediatric assessment skills, and ophthalmic testing experience to Royal Alexandra Hospital’s Eye Institute.
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Apply on source site This casual Orthoptist position serves the Royal Alexandra Hospital Eye Institute of Alberta. You will support ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, and staff through sensorimotor evaluation, non-surgical management, and ancillary testing. The work includes pediatric and adult vision screenings, clinical histories, refraction, tonometry, biometry, keratometry, and visual fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform sensorimotor evaluations for binocular single vision disorders
Complete adult and pediatric vision screenings
Conduct refraction, retinoscopy, lensometry, and eye pressure measurements
Perform biometry, keratometry, and Goldmann visual fields
Support research studies, educational rounds, and in-services
Requirements:
Completion of an accredited orthoptic course
Active Canadian Orthoptic Council membership
Minimum three years’ healthcare Orthoptist experience
Current CPR certification and medical terminology knowledge
Competence with specified ophthalmic equipment
Bring orthoptic expertise, pediatric assessment skills, and ophthalmic testing experience to Royal Alexandra Hospital’s Eye Institute.
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