Orthoptist

SMS Healthcare is looking for an Orthoptist to join our Ophthalmology practice in Bondi Junction.

Full Time and Part Time positions available.

This is your opportunity to become a valued member of a highly dedicated team of professionals committed to the excellence of patient care whilst enjoying a work life balance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Birthday leave
No weekend or late night work
Excellent career progression opportunities
Secure a permanent role
Close to public transport

About us: 

SMS Healthcare is a unique and innovative business with a diverse portfolio of assets including: day and short stay hospitals, specialist practices and allied health clinics.

At SMS we believe in our people as they are key of our success, our commitment is to support you reaching your potential. With SMS you will have the opportunity to make the difference in people’s life by providing the highest quality healthcare. We believe in providing people equal opportunities and are committed to ensuring that employees are selected, promoted and rewarded based on their merit.

Key attributes:

Master of Orthoptic
Time management skills
Customer service skills and a passion for patient care
Problem solving skills

Key tasks: 

General patient assessment including: history taking, IOP measurements, subjective refraction
Corneal Topography – Pentacam
Visual Field Testing
Cirrus OCT
Retinal photography and fluorescein angiography
Biometry: IOL- Master
Applanation tonometry
Paediatric vision assessment
IOL calculations and Laser programming.
Operate the Femtosecond and Excimer Lasers
Assisting with the general running of the clinic
Assist in minor ops
Keeping up to date with new techniques and developments
Effectively communicate with patients about diagnosis and required treatments
Post-op follow up care with patients as directed by Management