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Mercy Ships Trip : Ophthalmic Technician From : Flexible To : 2013-06-22 City : Conakry Country : Guinea Position Needed : Screening Team Medical ophthalmologist Optometrist Submitted on: Wednesday, 28 September 2011 Host :Mercy Ships Term : Intermediate

www.mercyships.org Description : Role may vary depending upon needs and schedule, but includes providing consistency of care and participating as part of the Ophthalmic Field/Tech Team and is responsible for screening surgical candidates, assessing post-operative patients, and treating minor ophthalmic eye problems. In dockside unit, pre-operative assessment of ophthalmic patients, education of ophthalmic patients, and postsurgical follow-up are provided by this role. This team works in community-based clinics part time and in a dockside unit next to ship part time. Minimum commitment is 1 month as long as minimum education & experience requirements are met. 2 Months preferred.

Role may vary depending upon needs and schedule, but includes providing consistency of care and participating as part of the Ophthalmic Field/Tech Team and is responsible for screening surgical candidates, assessing post-operative patients, and treating minor ophthalmic eye problems. In dockside unit, pre-operative assessment of ophthalmic patients, education of ophthalmic patients, and postsurgical follow-up are provided by this role. This team works in community-based clinics part time and in a dockside unit next to ship part time. Minimum commitment is 1 month as long as minimum education & experience requirements are met. 2 Months preferred.

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