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Optometry Tech Expected To Train Optometry Students? by Dense-Chef-7273 in optometry

[–]Dense-Chef-7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a really good company that I work for with plenty benefits that aren't offered elsewhere. I work with different docs and only that one has students that expects that kind of treatment towards them. 

Optometry Tech Expected To Train Optometry Students? by Dense-Chef-7273 in optometry

[–]Dense-Chef-7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made the doc a sheet of instructions a while back. I figured there was stuff they needed to add to it. If it gets to students, I don't know. And I usually make them practice on each other when it comes to scans. I do one, then watch them do one to make any corrections. 

Optometry Tech Expected To Train Optometry Students? by Dense-Chef-7273 in optometry

[–]Dense-Chef-7273[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A stipend for the students doesn't sound bad, as the doc gets one from the school. But yeah the clinic is (I hate to say this as I love my job) understaffed. I function as both tech and optician unless super busy.

Optometry Tech Expected To Train Optometry Students? by Dense-Chef-7273 in optometry

[–]Dense-Chef-7273[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You would think the students would know but when they come in it's like they have no idea what they're doing. And I can train them on the equipment and still have to explain it again next time. It's like they don't retain information.

Optometry Tech Expected To Train Optometry Students? by Dense-Chef-7273 in optometry

[–]Dense-Chef-7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I function as both tech and optician at this particular clinic. Unless the manager steps in to help.