Ophthalmic Assistant

Job Description

• To provide care to patients and their families who visit the eye clinic. Specifically, to perform Humphrey Visual Field Testing, Pachymetry, Lensometry, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Perform work-ups including completion of health history, V/A and IOP checks, pupil assessment, color test and instilling drops
• Perform A Scan, B Scan, Fundus Photos, IVFA, Specular Microscope and Goldmann Visual Field
• Ordering and stocking of supplies (including pharmacy supplies)
• Care and cleaning of equipment including calibration
• Set-up of rooms for procedures such as intravitreal injection, laser treatment, Chalazion removal trays…etc.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes. 

• J.C.A.H.P.O. Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required
• Experience with OCT required 
• Experience with EMR
• Excellent knowledge of Humphrey Visual Field Testing, including software 
• Knowledge of the use of manual Lensometer 
• Excellent skills to function independently and within the interdisciplinary team 
• Strong knowledge and skills of providing care to a full range of patients 
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal 
• Satisfactory attendance, clean employment record

Additional Information

Hours of work:  Monday - Friday Days;0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1700 (subject to change based on operational requirements)  

Positions: 2

Salary range:  $29.419 - $33.862 per hour

Date Posted: March 31, 2026

Internal applications due by: April 7, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

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