Ophthalmic Technician Internship - Summer 2026

LASIK MD - 2 emplois

Calgary, AB

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Ophthalmic Technician Internship / Student Optician - 2026 National Summer Internship Program | AlbertaAre you looking for a paid summer opportunity to gain real clinical experience in eye care?Vision Group is hiring Optician and Bachelor of Science students for its 2026 National Summer Internship Program within the LASIK MD network across Canada.This 8-week paid internship offers hands-on experience in a laser vision correction clinic, where you will apply your academic knowledge in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. Full training is provided.What You'll Gain:

Exposure to advanced diagnostic technology
Hands-on clinical experience in pre-op and post-op testing
Collaboration with optometrists and ophthalmologists
Valuable resume-building experience in refractive surgery

Responsibilities:

Assist and perform patient testing during pre-operative and post-operative exams
Complete patient charts accurately
Learn and perform diagnostic skills including:
lensometry, autorefraction, pupillometry, fundus photography, corneal topography and tomography, OCT (cornea and retina), biometry, and higher-order aberration testing
Support patient communication and ensure excellent customer service

Compensation & Schedule:

Paid internship
8 weeks, approx. 4 days/week (approx. 32 hours/week)

Eligibility:

Currently enrolled in a recognized optician program or Bachelor of Science program
OMT students welcome
Submit preferred LASIK MD clinic locations (see www.lasikmd.com)
French proficiency required for Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ottawa locations

How to Apply:Submit:

CV & brief cover letter outlining your internship goals and location preferences
Transcript (unofficial accepted)

This internship is open exclusively to students. Only eligible candidates will be contacted.

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What is the duration and schedule like for the Ophthalmic Technician Internship in Alberta?

The internship runs for 8 weeks, roughly 4 days per week (about 32 hours per week).

Is this internship paid, and how is compensation described?

Yes, this is a paid internship.

Who is eligible to apply for the LASIK MD Ophthalmic Technician Internship?

Eligible candidates are students currently enrolled in a recognized optician program or Bachelor of Science program, including OMT students, who meet location and language requirements.

Where is this internship located and how do I indicate my preferred locations?

The internship is in Calgary, AB, and applicants should submit preferred LASIK MD clinic locations via the LASIK MD site.

What kind of training and hands-on experience does the internship provide?

The program offers hands-on clinical experience in pre-op and post-op testing with full training provided, and exposure to advanced diagnostic technology in a laser vision correction clinic.

What will I be doing on a daily basis in this internship?

You will assist and perform patient testing during pre-operative and post-operative exams, complete patient charts, and learn diagnostic skills such as lensometry, autorefraction, pupillometry, fundus photography, corneal topography and tomography, OCT, biometry, and higher-order aberration testing.

How do I apply and what documents are required?

Submit a CV and brief cover letter outlining internship goals and location preferences, plus an unofficial transcript.