Senior Orthoptist

Practice Profile:

Our fast-paced, dynamic practice with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, is conveniently located in Bondi Junction and Miranda (both walking distance to bus/train interchanges). We cover general ophthalmology and a wide variety of subspecialty areas, including cataract & refractive surgery (Lenticule extraction/KLex, LASIK, surface laser, implantable collamer lenses and refractive lens exchange), paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, Botox, medical retina, glaucoma, and corneal surgery (including transplants, CAIRS/intracorneal ring segments, corneal cross-linking, topo-guided PRK). Hence, there is a wide and varied range of clinical conditions and experience.

Position Profile:
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior orthoptist, who will be working with the three ophthalmologists as key member of the orthoptic team. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated staff. The candidate must be a team player, with good communication skills and phone manner. You will work in close collaboration with the ophthalmologists. We are looking for a dedicated, friendly professional whose primary focus is patient care. The successful candidate will join us in striving to expand our clinics and be wholeheartedly interested in patient care and satisfaction.

Skills and experience desired but not essential:
• Bachelor of Health Science Degree / relevant Orthoptics qualification.
• Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management, priority management and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility – able to adjust hours according to clinical needs.
• Previous refractive surgery experience desirable, but not essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time management and organisation skills, have a strong commitment to providing the highest level of patient care and be able to work independently, as well as working as an essential member of a cohesive team.

Role includes (depending on previous experience and training):

• Patient history

• Orthoptic work-ups

• Refractions (automated phoropter & digital charts), VA, IOP checks (Goldmann and iCare tonometer)

• Humphrey Visual Fields

• Biometry (Lenstar)

• Topography / Tomography. Corneal OCT tomography

• Wavefront aberrometry

• Specular microscopy

• Spectral domain OCT / OCT angiography / fundus camera / Optos widefield imaging / imaging for fluorescein angiography

• Hess tests and synoptophore

• Paediatric and strabismus assessments

• Assistance in procedures: intravitreal injections, collagen cross-linking, temporal artery biopsy etc

• Assistance with Ultrasound – A-scan (immersion and contact), anterior (UBM) and posterior segment B-scan

• Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, orthoptists and administration staff.

• Business/Relationship development and management

• Ad hoc administration support, as required.

Training will be provided.

Candidates with an optometric background are also welcome to apply.

A Working With Children check and National Police Check will be needed prior to commencing.