Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Also Called: Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (Ophthalmic Medical Tech), Ophthalmic Technologist (Ophthalmic Tech), Surgical Coordinator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$35,890

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Ophthalmic Medical Technologists do

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.

  • Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
  • Take and document patients' medical histories.
  • Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others
  • Electronic Mail
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Opticians tools or accessories
  • Eye charts or vision cards
  • Exophthalmometers
  • Ultrasonic examination equipment
  • Ophthalmic lensometers

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Medical software
AcuityPro
NaviNet Open
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
administrative services
Health
medicine and dentistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 30% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 25% Post-secondary certificate
  • 15% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Ophthalmic Medical Technologists Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Respiratory Therapists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Cardiologists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Concern for Others
  • Self Control

Values

  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Ophthalmic Medical Technologists across the country typically make.

$17.26 / hour
$35,890 /year

Entry Level

$22.82 / hour
$47,470 /year

Median Level

$38.39 / hour
$79,860 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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