Optometrist

The Optometrist will be responsible for conducting comprehensive eye examinations, assisting consultants, performing diagnostic tests, and ensuring accurate assessment of patients visual health. The role demands strong clinical skills, patient handling ability, and adherence to hospital/NABH standards. interested can share cv to: batrahospitalhr1@gmail.com

Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Duties

• Conduct complete eye examinations including refraction, vision testing, slit-lamp examination, and tonometry.
  
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as:
  
• Visual acuity
  
• Color vision
  
• Amsler grid
  
• Keratometry
  
• Fields testing
  
• Fundus imaging
  
• Assist ophthalmologist during OPD procedures.
  
• Detect and refer cases requiring medical/surgical interventions.
  
• Provide pre- and post-operative counselling for cataract, LASIK, and other surgeries.
  
• Guide the patient for appropriate spectacles, lenses, and low-vision aids.
  
• Maintain infection control and biomedical waste disposal as per NABH/BMW rules.
  

B. Patient Care & Communication

• Take detailed patient history and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  
• Educate patients regarding eye care, preventive measures, and treatment plans.
  
• Handle patient flow efficiently to minimize waiting time.
  
• Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and safety at all times.
  

C. Administrative & Quality Responsibilities

• Maintain daily OPD logs, investigation reports, and patient records.
  
• Ensure calibration and cleanliness of all diagnostic equipment.
  
• Participate in NABH audits, quality improvement activities, and training programs.
  
• Ensure compliance with hospital SOPs, safety protocols, and reporting formats.
  

3. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of refraction and diagnostic procedures.
  
• Good communication and patient-handling skills.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.
  
• Familiarity with NABH documentation (preferred).
  
• Technical proficiency with ophthalmic equipment.
  

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor of Optometry / Diploma in Optometry.
  
• Minimum

  2+ years of experience in a hospital or eye-care institution

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• Additional certifications in contact lens fitting, low vision, or diagnostics (preferred).
  

5. Work Hours & Environment

• OPD timings as per hospital schedule.
  
• May require rotational shifts depending on hospital policy.
  
• Occasional assistance during eye camps or community health programs.