Optical Laboratory Technician

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglasses lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologist or optometrists. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists’ or ophthalmologist. Many work in retail stories that have optical departments.   

Salary: $ 15,000- $20,000

Education:

A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training. Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges. Some retail store optical departments provide on-the-job training.

Reflection:

This job has yet not convinced me into falling for this type of career. The reason for it maybe because there is another particular job that I am most interested in.

s.s.s.Chick Moorman

Student Success Statement

“Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing.

Chick Moorman

For Example: Honesty and Victory

REFLECTION:

Doing what’s right is what matters most not the idea of being a sore loser or winner. That’s just interrupting your goal. So forget the emotions and do what is right never let your-self doing the correct thing. Always CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Example:

There’s a kid who happens to have a tournament coming up next week from his favorite sport soccer. Now he wanted to really impress his family since they were all go to join him during that evening. His idea was to really try his best by practicing every day or think about getting away with things during the game by cheating.  When in reality his best idea should’ve been to show his talentful skills to his family, to show them what good of a player he really is.

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases’. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglasses lenses. Although if necessary they perform eye surgery . Most of the Ophthalmologist are in private practice , however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Salary:

$ 90,000 - $ 150,000

Education:

Only physicians’ may study to become ophthalmologist. After completing medical school and internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete three years to five residencies in an approved ophthalmology program. After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

Reflection:

This career seems very difficult although the salary quite makes it easy. So I see an easy opportunity for me to realize my dream of becoming wealthy if I do an easy helpful task which is first complete medical school.

S.S.S Henry Ward Beecher

“Student Success Statement

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”

Henry Ward Beecher

Reflection:

Age never matters what matters most is the determination, how far you can succeed how far ahead of the game you are. How much you can get over and still go through with.

Example:

I’m a teenager who’s trying to succeed her way out of high school. Now the only way I’ll be capable of doing that and get a higher standard degree than my sister is by heading off to college graduating from there and moving on to the university. Schools help us succeed through the way of life by offering knowledge and education. Therefore , We have many opportunities ahead of us so why make up an excuse to are selves. 

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmic technicians or technologist help ophthalmologist collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems. They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologist in private practice.

Performing simple eye exams

Assisting with eye surgery

Explaining diagnosis and treatment procedures to patients   

Salary:  

$14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

Reflection:

This job seems very entertaining, and cool. I think I would give this career a try simply because it seem interesting to study and learn from considering the fact that there are many people who use their eye and would like to know more about there vision.

S.S.S.Mark Victor Hansen

Student Success Statement

“Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get.”

Mark Victor Hansen

Reflection:

Mark Victor Hansen is setting a great example because I truly do believe in his words. The reason for my belief is because he is right; if we’re going to set goals lets accomplish them, Let’s go get them!

Example:

I can sit around all day writing goals; better yet thinking them although what matter most is the fact that I’ll be glad to say that I accomplished it. So that is one main thing that I will yet have to do.

Operating Room Technician

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologist. They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for operation. They may also assist doctors by handling those needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation. They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.

Salary: $ 16,000 - $22,000

Educational Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals . programs vary between one year to two years. Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology and sterilization methods. At the end of the training period student’s must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologist to become certified.

Reflection:

 I don’t think I’ll be able to handle this career precisely because I can’t be in a room with someone doing surgery for another person. It just gives me Goosebumps. I know that I won’t be having to do any of the surgery but the idea of standing next to an open body is just something I wouldn’t be able to handle.