Employment
Ophthalmic medical technicians are professionals who have received formal instruction, lab and clinical training. Technicians are employed by ophthalmologists, hospitals, clinics, and physician groups where they are assigned to an ophthalmologist. This is a high-demand career with many opportunities for advancement.
Wage data:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Ophthalmic Medical Technician Wage Info & Outlook
- Minnesota DEED | Ophthalmic Medical Technician Wage Info & Outlook
Job Search
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Video created by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) and the Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology (ATPO).
As of March 2023, the International Council of Accreditation (ICA) Board of Directors approved the ophthalmic program’s letter of intent and approved the first graduating class to be eligible to sit for certification with the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO®). The Alexandria College ophthalmic program is actively continuing the process to become fully accredited.
Possible Job Titles
Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Medical Technician