Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
O*NET Code: 29-2099.05
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
AngiographerAngiography TechnologistCertified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS)Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)Certified Ophthalmic TechnologistCertified Retinal AngiographerMedical TechnologistOcular Care TechnologistOphthalmic Diagnostic ImagerOphthalmic EchographerOphthalmic Medical Technologist (Ophthalmic Medical Tech)Ophthalmic PhotographerOphthalmic SonographerOphthalmic Surgical CoordinatorOphthalmic Technologist (Ophthalmic Tech)Ophthalmic UltrasonographerOptometric PrescreenerOptometric TechnologistRegistered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB)Retinal Angiographer
⚡ Skills (15)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Service Orientation3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Coordination3/100
Instructing3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (20)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
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🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
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Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
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🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0AcuityPro
Medical software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMR
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0Hypertext preprocessor PHP
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0Medflow Complete
Medical software
0MediPro Medisoft Clinical
Medical software
0Microsoft operating system
Operating system software
0NaviNet Open
Medical software
0Web browser software
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0Word processing software
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0ezChartWriter
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists → Anesthesiologist Assistants
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (81% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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