Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
General Information
Description
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Health Science
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$44,990
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 30%
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Post-secondary certificate 25%
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Bachelor's degree 15%
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Some college 10%
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Associate's degree 10%
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Post baccalaureate 10%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Education and Training
- Medicine and Dentistry
- English Language
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