Ophthalmic Technician

The Ophthalmology Technician will have responsibility for delivery and continuity of a patient centred ocular imaging and diagnostic service in the busy Department of Ophthalmology within the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital campus.

The incumbent will work as an Ophthalmic Technician undertaking tasks including but not exclusively OCT/OCTA/Fundus Photos/Fluorescein angiography/ Auto-refraction /Focimetry/ Biometry etc

He/she will be required to provide a responsive, highest quality, effective service ensuring compliance with established departmental policies & procedures, best practice and legislative requirements.

At all times the post holder will ensure he/she supports the clinical needs of our patients and is consistent in their work practices with the mission, vision, values and strategic overall plan of the service.

The post holder should be able to work in a team structure under pressure and be capable of maintaining a proactive solution focused service.

The successful candidate should also be able to ensure the smooth running of these clinics in accordance with protocols and directions from the Lead Clinicians and technical staff.

Ophthalmic Technicians are required to participate on in-house training and assessment programme including online modules as required to undertake all elements of the role.

Informal enquiries can be made to Annmarie Corcoran, Opthalmology Unit Manager, acorcoran@mater.ie or Karen O'Connor, Clinical Grader, kaoconnor@mater.ie