Ophthalmic Technician I
Your Opportunity:
The Rockyview General Hospital Eye Clinic is a high-volume ambulatory clinic providing care to more than 33,000 patients annually. We support a wide range of ophthalmic subspecialties, including oncology, glaucoma, retina, low vision, comprehensive ophthalmology, neuro ophthalmology, cornea, adult strabismus, and a 365-day urgent eye clinic. Diagnostic services include ultrasound, photography, visual fields, electrophysiology, and more.
Description:
As an Ophthalmic Technician I, you will perform technical work involving the use of a variety of testing equipment to measure and evaluate visual field, retinal function and intraocular pressure in order to evaluate conditions affecting the eye. You will perform diagnostic Ophthalmic procedures under the direction of an Ophthalmologist. You will prepare patients for laser and minor procedures and instruct and educate the client/patient on procedure and equipment.
- Classification: Ophthalmic Technician I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: RGH Eye Clinic
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 11-MAY-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 29-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 24
- Shifts per cycle: 72
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.74
- Maximum Salary: $51.02
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician/technologist in a high volume clinic (hospital setting preferred). Proficiency in Humphrey visual field testing, ophthalmic photography and angiography, retinoscopy, refractometry, optical coherence tomography, specular microscopy, and corneal topography. Experience with Goldmann and Octopus field testing. Skilled in posterior and anterior segment photography, including corneal topography and endothelial biomicroscopy. Competence in fluorescein angiography. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Consistent demonstration of AHS core values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety. Ability to work in a physically challenging environment as physical requirements include lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to provide direct patient care and perform CPR.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care experience. Experience performing ocular ultrasound within the past 6 months. Experience performing electrodiagnostic testing. Applicants must include a resume and cover letter for full consideration.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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