Ophthalmologists

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems. They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice. Their duties often include:

·    Preforming simple eye exams.

·    Assisting with eye surgery,

·    Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements: Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

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Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems they work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice. Their duties often include:

·     Performing simple eye exams.

·     Assisting with eye surgery.

·     Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements: Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

  

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Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists. They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation. They may also assist doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation.

Salary: $16,000 - $22,000

Educational Requirements: A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals. Programs vary between one year to two years. Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods. At the end of the training period students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.