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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
What an ophthalmic medical technician does
Become an ophthalmic medical technician
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good ophthalmic medical technician
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Talking to others.
- Looking for ways to help people.
- Understanding people's reactions.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $24 per hour with an average salary of $49,900 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $21 and $28 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $44,700 and $57,300 per year.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician job outlook
- There are 1,892 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 161 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.