United States
Sector
Keyword
Ophthalmic Assistant
Optical Technician
Optical Lab Technician
Refractionist
Minimum 12th standard pass in Science Certified training for Refractionist (programme aligned to HSS/Q 3002 released by Healthcare Sector Skill Council)
Preferred relevant work experience
The tasks a Refractionist is expected to perform include:Providing vision care and refraction
Assisting in noting patientshistories
Performing diagnostic tests and procedures
Dispensing optical prescriptions
Maintaining records of the patients
Knowledge about when to refer a patient for assessment and treatment Well versed with the relevance of patient history to ocular and systemic disease
Knowledge of the symptoms of common diseases Proficiency in taking the medical history of the patient and documents as required
Knowledge about ocular/visual manifestations of systemic disease
Proficiency in identifying ophthalmic emergencies
Relevant professional qualifications
Friendly and patient
Manual dexterity Good analytical skills Mechanical aptitude
Good vision
Good team player
Dedication and persistence
It is a desk job
Work from home option is not available
Part-time work is available Need not handle a team
Travelling is not a part of this job Working hours
Opticalfacilitiesusuallyworkfor6/7daysaweekand10/12hourseveryday.Shift system maybe available Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes
This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards include allergies, neck, shoulder and back pain, strained vision, etc.Health risks include exposure to needles, slit lamp, etc.
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 9,000 per month For candidates with 2-3 yearsexperience - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Medical Tourism and Certification/Accreditation of Medical Institutions
As covered earlier, medical tourism is being widely promoted by the Indian government. Certification/Accreditation of medical institutions definitely plays a large role in attracting foreign nationals to Indian hospitals for treatment. With healthcare delivery players in the private sector vying for a share of international medical tourists, there is bound to be an increase in the number of medical institutions being certified/accredited.
Developments and Newer Areas of Medicine
Combined with the required increase in the density of medical professionals per 1,000 persons, as well as the projected increase in population, significant capacity and skill development is required in the following areas:
Doctors
Nurses
Technicians and paramedics
Among the areas outlined above, the requirement of nurses, technicians and paramedics account for over 75% of the incremental human resource requirement.
As more and more people worry about the condition of their eyes, the demand for Refractionists is on the rise.
Large hospitals across India
Healthcare providers across India
Optical centresacross
India
Public and private hospitals
Healthcare providers Optical centres across India
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Government Medical College, MN College of Optometry
Don Bosco Tech
School of Health Sciences
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