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Ophthalmic Technician - Schaumburg

Lurie Children's Hospital · Schaumburg, IL · $26.25–$42.92 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a child was crying or fighting the exam. What did you do?

What they are checking: How they keep a frightened child calm and still get usable results without forcing the exam.

You hold a COA. What parts of the job do you feel most and least confident in right now?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly size up their own skills against the certification and say where they want to grow.

Tell me about a time you noticed something during a workup that you thought the doctor should see right away.

What they are checking: Whether they recognize urgent findings and speak up rather than waiting for the normal flow.

Are you working toward the COT, and how are you preparing for it?

What they are checking: Whether they are invested in growing in the field, since the posting prefers the higher JCAHPO certification.

What would you do

How do you explain dilating drops to a parent who is worried about them stinging their child?

What they are checking: Whether they can talk to families in plain words and earn trust before a procedure.

The clinic is running 40 minutes behind and the next family is getting upset. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep patient flow moving and calm families without cutting corners on testing.

About the work

How do you get an accurate visual acuity on a three-year-old who will not sit still or name letters?

What they are checking: Whether they know pediatric acuity methods and can adapt testing to a child's age and attention span.

Walk me through how you would work up a new pediatric patient before the ophthalmologist comes in.

What they are checking: Whether they can run a full, ordered workup that saves the physician time and catches what matters.

What are the differences you watch for when testing an infant versus a teenager versus an older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they understand growth and development across ages, which the posting lists as a requirement.

How do you make sure eye drops and medications are given to the right patient in the right eye?

What they are checking: Whether they have a habit of safety checks that prevents medication errors in a busy clinic.

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The full job description

As published by Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Outpatient Center in Schaumburg Job Description 1. High School diploma required. Associates degree preferred. 2. Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) JCAHPO is required.* 3. Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician by JCAHPO is preferred. 4. Basic life support certification is required. 5. Prior pediatric experience strongly preferred. 6. Ability to effectively communicate with hospital & staff, patients, and families. 7. Knowledge of growth and development of infants, children, adolescent, adults and elderly patients in order to provide appropriate care. Education High School Diploma/GED (Required) Pay Range $26.25-$42.92 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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