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Wallingford Eye Care Center

$200K/yr

Analyze visual field, OCT and corneal topography testings * Conduct refractions and prescribe corrective lenses * Provide postoperative care for patients Required Skills: * Doctor of Optometry degree

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Ridgefield, CT · On-site +1

$179K - $231K/yr

Ensure compliance to org tech policies across infrastructure in the full tech topography. * Strong familiarity with most of Typescript, NodeJs, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCi ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for topography in Connecticut is $22.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a topographer do?

A Topography job involves studying and mapping the physical features of land, including elevation, contours, and natural or man-made structures. Professionals in this field, known as topographers or surveyors, use specialized equipment like GPS, drones, and total stations to collect data. This information is used in construction, urban planning, environmental management, and geographic analysis. Topography helps ensure accurate land assessments for projects like roadways, buildings, and flood control.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a topographer?

To thrive in topography, you need a strong background in geography, surveying techniques, cartography, and spatial analysis, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Technical proficiency is important in using tools like GPS equipment, Total Stations, GIS software, and AutoCAD. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and clear communication are valuable soft skills for gathering precise data and collaborating with engineers or planners. These qualities are essential for producing accurate topographical maps and survey results that support construction, planning, and environmental projects.

Can you get a degree in topography?

Yes, topography is a field of study often offered through degree programs in surveying, geomatics, or geography. These programs typically include coursework in mapping, GIS, and land surveying, and may lead to associate's, bachelor's, or higher degrees. Certification and practical experience are also important for career advancement in topography-related roles.

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Careers that use topography include surveyors, cartographers, civil engineers, geologists, and GIS specialists. These roles involve creating, analyzing, and interpreting topographic maps and data, often requiring skills in surveying tools, GIS software, and fieldwork. Topography is essential in planning construction, land development, environmental assessment, and mapping projects.

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Infographic showing various Topography job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,302 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Ophthalmology Assistant - Farmington - Full Time

Connecticut Children's

Farmington, CT • On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Connecticut Children's Medical Center rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

226th of 1,061 rated hospitals

Job description


Works directly with patients, parents and doctors and strives for 100% patient satisfaction and positive outcomes in all cases. An Ophthalmic Assistant is the first clinician to service the patient prior to seeing the physician. Responsible for testing eye function of the patients in preparation for the appointment with the practicing physician. Directs the flow of activities throughout the patient's visit. Ability to remain calm under pressure and ability to calm others during stressful situations, especially young children. The Ophthalmic Assistant will work within the scope of practice guidelines of the American Ophthalmology Association and the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Responsibilities
Responsibility
  • Obtaining chief complaint, HPI, past medical/surgical history, family history, social history, medications & allergies
  • Testing eye functions, looking for abnormalities within patient's eyes with basic penlight exam.
  • In most cases, the testing includes distance/near vision, depth perception, color and peripheral vision, strabismus screening, IOP with tonopen or iCare, check present correction and clean glasses, verify that glasses match written prescription, confrontational fields, amplitudes on patients with CI symptoms, near convergence, check pupils, measuring strabismus etc.
  • Dilating pupils using appropriate drops and give patient education on eye drop side effects
  • Auto-refract and refract
  • Managing patient flow
  • Coordinating sterilization of instruments with central sterilization, calibrating and maintain optical instruments per CT Children's Medical Center equipment sterilization guidelines and procedures
  • Triage walk-in patients, emergency patients and determine if the patient needs to be seen the same day and which doctor should see the patient
  • Maintaining clean waiting rooms and clinical areas, re-stock handouts, medical supplies, etc.
  • Responsible for patient calls/messages. Document all patient communication in the EMR
  • Take calls and delegate any medical advice for the patient to the patient's physician
  • Answer phones, schedule appointments, cover front desk
  • Send out medical records, prescriptions, dictation
  • Follows proper opening and closing exam room procedures
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education: Education Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.
Experience: Minimum of 6 months of experience as on Ophthalmic Assistant is preferred at time of hire.
License / Certification / Registration:
  • Certification for Ophthalmic Assistant required from an accredited organization such as the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) is preferred at time of hire, or must be acquired within 12 months.
  • CPR (BLS) preferred at time of hire, or must be acquired within 1 month.
Knowledge
Knowledge of managed care, commercial and federal agencies or basic understanding of general medical terminology as well as CPT and ICD9/10 codes. Technical experience, including proficiency with internet based research or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge of Diagnostic Equipment utilized within the department to include but are not limited to:
  • Lensometer- check glasses
  • Phoropter- check vision/refraction
  • Icare & tonopen- check eye pressure
  • Fundus camera- fundus photos
  • Visual Field machine- visual field
  • RETeval machine - electroretinography
  • Pentacam machine - evaluation of anterior segment using tomography (corneal topography and optical tomography)
  • Accutome machine - Biometry/US
  • TOPCON Aladdin - Optical biometry and topography
  • TOPCON OCT - fundus photography, fluorescein angiography (with physician supervision), SCODI-P and SCODI-A
  • Optos
Skills
  • Will adhere to CT Children's Medical Center culture and respect for patients and peers.
  • Treats patients, parents, doctors and staff with respect and places personal judgments aside
  • Takes pride in work
  • Provides a positive environment with both patients and staff
  • Exhibits patience with children. Takes extra time with patients.
  • Ability to use software applications including but not limited to Medical Billing/or medical office Scheduling Software Applications, Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel and proficient with internet.
  • Interpersonal skills - maintains confidentiality, HIPAA adherence, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Works collaboratively withy all employees, staff members, patients and outside contacts as needed.
  • Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations via telephone or in person
  • Written Communication - Clear and effective written communications. Edits work for spelling and grammar.
  • Quality control - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
  • Adaptability - is flexible with work load and adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
  • Dependability - adheres to CT Children's Medical Center time and attendance policies and procedures. Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
  • Safety and security - actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Knowledge of Medical office administration procedures and ability to operate most standard office equipment (to be defined by the department.)

About Us
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

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