Ophthalmology Technician, Blenheim

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Ophthalmology Technician Ophthalmology Technician, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-timeEnjoy flexibility in this permanent part-time role providing support to our Ophthalmologists and nurses. We have a wide range of staff in ophthalmology, including ophthalmologists, clinical nurse specialists, specialist clinical nurses, registered nurses, technicians, optometrists, and orthoptists.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As an Ophthalmology Technician, you will provide critical support and follow-up services to out-patient clinics, freeing up our Ophthalmologists to focus on providing further procedures. You will have experience performing visual field, vision tests, biometry, topography, eidon, OCT, and other tests.This is a permanent part-time role working 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE), Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.30 pm. There is no on-call. About the Team/Service/Location The Ophthalmology Departments at both sites (Nelson Hospital and Wairau Hospital) are contemporary services based on a team of Ophthalmologists who have general and subspecialist training, specialist nurses, orthoptists, optometrists, and technicians. There is a comprehensive suite of equipment including OCT, Fields, Photography, and Lasers.For more information on living and working in Nelson Marlborough, click here. About You As an Ophthalmology Technician, you will have: Previous experience as a technician within Ophthalmology. Knowledge and care of specialized equipment required. Competency in performing OCT, Visual field, eidon, vision tests, and Retinal Field Examinations.Understanding and experience working with clients with visual impairment. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To apply please click“ apply now .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact us. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.#J-18808-Ljbffr