Northwell
Ophthalmic Technician
Northwell is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician in New York, New York, United States. Posted September 21, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Northwell
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Employment
- Full-time
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
About the job
Job Description
Performs initial examination, diagnostic and other ophthalmic testing procedures such as ultrasonography, perimetery, etc. using a variety of ophthalmic instrumentation. Maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies. Assists professional staff with examinations and minor surgical procedures.
Job Responsibility
1.Performs initial examination of all patients including assessing visual acuity, obtaining medical/ophthalmic history, measuring optical power, retinoscopy and refraction. 2.Performs diagnostic and other ophthalmic testing procedures on patients, such as ultrasonography, perimetry, visual function (VER, ERG, EOG, and Dark adaptonmetry), biometry, tonometry and tonography. May also be trained in other instrumentation. 3.Schedules patient appointments testing. Maintains records and appropriate statistical data. 4.Maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies in clean and orderly condition. 5.Assists professional staff with examinations and minor surgery including instructing patients on Physician's orders. 6.Performs related duties, as required.
Job Qualification
•High School Diploma or equivalent, required. •Ophthalmic Technician certification, preferred. -OR- •Minimum of two (2) years full time Ophthalmic Technician experience.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Additional Information
- Job Identification: 194614
- Job Category: Ophthalmology and Optometry
- Posting Date: 2026-09-21
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: 210 East 64th Street, New York, NY, 10065, US ()
- Internal Posting Start Date: 2026-08-07
- Internal Posting End Date: 2026-08-14
- Minimum Salary/Range:* 35.0040
- Maximum Salary/Range:* 37.3727
- Shift: Days
- Shift Begin Time: 8:30 AM
- Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
- Schedule: Full Time