Refractive Research Technician

OnesourcePCS, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Refractive Research Technician to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center, providing essential patient care and assisting with various refractive surgical procedures. You will be responsible for performing medical screenings, maintaining equipment, and training staff. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the healthcare sector, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about ophthalmology and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Semi-monthly Direct Deposit

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Must have Basic Life Support certification and COA certification.
• 3+ years experience in Ophthalmology Department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial medical screening and assist with patient care.
• Evaluate and triage patients needing immediate attention.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and maintain sterile field.

Skills

Knowledge of refractive surgery

Patient care assistance

Medical screening

Equipment maintenance

Clinical training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Auto refractor

Phoropter

Keratometer

Tonopen

Visual field machines

Corneal topographer

A-scan machine

Pachymeter

Specular microscope

Ophthalmic photography equipment

Job description

OnesourcePCS, LLC is looking for a full-time Refractive Research Technician to support the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center & Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX.

Job Specific Duties

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, between the hours of 0600-1700

Qualifications

• Degree/Education:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent as a minimum.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support
  • Must possess and maintain current Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or higher from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
• Experience:
  • Knowledge of all aspects of refractive surgery and the pre-operative and post-operative management of refractive surgery patients.
  • Knowledge of clinic regulations, policies, and procedures to receive visitors and patients, screen phone calls, and answer or refer questions.
  • Knowledge of the internal organization of patient records in order to search the record to extract medical information and data relevant to patient care.
  • Knowledge required requisitioning equipment, supplies, and services. Have at least 3 years previous experience in an Ophthalmology Department performing evaluations of refractive surgery patients to include use of a topographer, orb scan, ultrasound, A-scan, pachymeter, and Wavefront analyzer.

Duties

• Perform initial medical screening of patients including history, distance and near visual acuity with and without correction or pinhole, pupillary light reflex, and application tonometry; assist with all aspects of patient care.
• Evaluate triage patients needing immediate attention.
• Answer or refer patient questions and chaperone patient exams, as needed.
• Establish a sterile field and assist with minor surgical procedures including PRK and LASIK and other refractive surgical procedures.
• Perform ophthalmic studies including auto refraction, keratometry, tonometry, visual field testing, pachymetry, specular microscopy, ophthalmic photography, potential acuity, brightness acuity, and other studies.
• Use and maintain an autorefractor, phoropter, auto and manual keratometer, tonopen, Humphrey and Goldman visual field machines, corneal topographer, A-scan machine, pachymeter, specular microscope, ophthalmic photography equipment, slit lamp, potential acuity meter, brightness acuity test, color vision plates, stereo vision test, and personal computers.
• Assist, educate, and train PRK staff, Ophthalmology Clinic residents, and other technicians in day-to-day clinic activities including organizing and maintaining exam room stocks.
• Assist with clinical training activities to include laser certification wet labs, optometrist co-manager certification courses, and resident educational activities.
• Perform Excimer laser responsibilities to include equipment and instrument inventory and upkeep.
• Assist with clinical research protocols to include consenting subjects, assisting with completion of required study documentation, verification and auditing of study documents, data extraction, and handling of animals in research.
• Be able to quickly learn new and unfamiliar technology, test equipment, and procedures being trialed for the Warfighter Refractive Surgery Program.
• Assist in administrative/clinical duties such as filing and answering phones.

Company Overview

Our company has been operating for over 14 years and provides Information Technology engineering and support services, Healthcare IT, and clinical staffing to a variety of clients from the following industries: Federal Civilian and Defense Government Agencies, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, and Real Estate. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Benefits and Perks

OnesourcePCS, LLC offers exceptional benefits, including competitive compensation, Medical/Dental/Vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k), and semi-monthly direct deposit.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Internet Publishing