The Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists and Support Staff at Australian Eye Specialists are committed to delivering personalised, high-quality and safe eye care through standards of best practice. Our highly experienced team understands that the eyes and vision are irreplaceable gifts. With excellence in clinical knowledge, experience, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and facilities, we provide our patients with the best possible care.
The practice has opened two centres located in Bacchus Marsh and Wyndham (Werribee) to service the western region of Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.
Our Ophthalmologist specialties include paediatrics, cataract, glaucoma, medical retina and refractive surgery. We also have an Orthoptic lead Dry Eye Clinic within our Wyndham clinic.
We are seeking a full-time orthoptist to join our growing practice to support our ophthalmologists.
Duties include:
* General consultation assessments
* Perform clinical and diagnostic testing (Heidelberg OCT/ Angiography, Lenstar, IOL master, Pentacam and Humphrey Field Analyser)
* Assisting in intravitreal injections, minor procedures and in-room cross-linking
* Preparing cataract theatre lists
* Clinical audits
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualification in Orthoptics or equivalent
* AOB Registration
* Must be able to work at both locations- Wyndham and Bacchus Marsh
* COVID Vaccinated
* Experience in clinic (preferred not required)
This position is ideal for an experienced orthoptist.
Full training will be provided and remuneration will be based on experience and the Health Professionals and Support Services Award.