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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Medical

  • Average Salary

    RM2888 - RM 5138

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Ophthalmic Medical Technicians?

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2888 - RM 5138

Example of a Job Position

Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer and Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (CDOS and ROUB)
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Technology Expert (COMT)
Certified Medical Surgery Assistant
Clinical Supervisor
Medical Medicine Assistant
Medical Medical Technology Expert
Medical Technology Expert
Eye Surgery Technician
Surgical Coordinator

Task

? Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure ? Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests ? Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment ? Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements ? Take and document patients' medical histories

Knowledge

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods in designing curriculum, training, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, as well as measuring the effects of training.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Medical Science and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human wounds, diseases, and deformities. These include symptoms, alternative treatments, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health measures

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Serving Orientation

Actively looking for the right way to help others.'

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Social Sensitivity

Realizing the reactions of others, then understanding why they acted like that.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed

  • 2

    Speaking Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so that others can understand what is being said

  • 3

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 4

    Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.

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