Refractionist

Job Description

Title: Refractionist

Company Name: Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)

Vacancy: --

Age: 25 to 40 years

Job Location: Thakurgaon

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital

• Diploma

• 1 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital

• Age 25 to 40 years

Education: Diploma in Optometry or Refraction Technology from a recognized institute.

Experience: At least 3 years of proven experience in a clinical or hospital setting (experience in OT support is highly preferred).

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in manual retinoscopy and IOL power calculation.

• Knowledge of common ocular diseases and emergency eye care.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in Bengali; proficiency in the local dialect of Thakurgaon is an advantage.

• Patience and empathy when dealing with elderly patients and children.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Outpatient Department (OPD) Services

• Vision Testing: Perform visual acuity tests (near and distance) for all patients using Snellen charts and other diagnostic tools.

• Refraction: Conduct objective and subjective refraction (retinoscopy and autorefraction) to determine precise spectacle prescriptions.

• Specialized Testing: Perform specialized diagnostic tests, including biometry (A-scan), keratometry, and applanation tonometry as required.

• Patient Counseling: Advise patients on the use of corrective lenses, contact lenses, and low-vision aids.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed electronic or manual medical records for all patients examined.

2. Operation Theater (OT) Support

• Pre-operative Prep: Assist in pre-operative measurements (IOL power calculation) and patient preparation for cataract and other eye surgeries.

• Surgical Assistance: Provide technical support to the ophthalmic surgeon during procedures, ensuring all necessary diagnostic data is available.

• Sterilization Oversight: Ensure that refraction-related equipment used in the OT environment is properly maintained and sterilized according to hospital protocols.

3. Equipment Management

• Operate and maintain ophthalmic equipment such as Autorefractors, Slit Lamps, Lensometers, and Phoropters.

• Report any technical malfunctions to the administration promptly to ensure minimal disruption to services.

• Salary: Negotiable according to experience and competitiveness

• Benefit: As per organizational policy