Research Visual Acuity Examiner

Retina Consultants of Texas; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Retina Consultants of Texas in Beaumont, TX, seeks a Visual Acuity Examiner to perform refraction and visual acuity testing according to study protocols and SOPs. This role supports multicenter clinical trials and the ophthalmology research program.

The candidate will work with the research team, maintain equipment and certifications, and contribute to high-quality patient testing with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Beaumont Clinic location; early start times possible.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmology or optometry experience preferred.
• Refracting experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Familiarity with study protocols and patient testing procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates/coordinates subject flow with other study team members.
• Performs manifest refraction and best corrected visual acuity with loose lenses per protocol, low luminance, and speed-reading testing.
• Performs Pelli-Robson or MARS Contrast Sensitivity and color vision testing per trial needs.
• Maintains and updates equipment, lenses, charts, and certification records.
• Obtains intraocular pressure measurements and applies dilation drops per protocol.
• Ensures proper certification of the visual acuity lane and maintains testing standards.
• Assists Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Director as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Refracting experience

Effective communication

Clinical research awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an Visual Acuity Examiner to join our innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See. This position will be responsible for performing standardized refraction and visual acuity as required by various study protocols and manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience/knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time. This position will be based at our Beaumont Clinic.

Candidates must be able to meet the needs of the patients and providers, and support the Research Department hours of 6:30am-6:30pm Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic, patient and surgery schedules.

Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practice in the United States. Our group consists of 26 world renowned physicians leading the world in retinal care. While serving two major metropolitan markets (and their extensions) our combined culture allows us to best serve our patients, referral sources and our own team of physicians. RCTX also invests heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state-of-the-art retina imaging, laser and diagnostic capabilities to each patient. This, combined with the clinical expertise of our physicians, an outstanding and devoted staff, and 25 convenient locations to serve our patients.

We worked hard to create our culture as Retina Warriors. We strongly emphasize our core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care and Innovation in everything we do. It is our belief that by investing in our people, our people will be empowered of their own accord to provide the highest quality patient experience.

Benefits

• Employee Paid Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre-taxed contributions, 401 (k) retirement savings contributions both Roth and Traditional options starting date of hire.
• Employer Paid Benefits such as long-term disability, $25,000 basic life insurance policy, 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution, HSA employer contributions, annual performance merit increases, certification opportunities, rewards & recognition platform, WellHub Starter Plan Gym Membership, paid time off and (8) paid holidays + (1) floating holiday annually.

RCTX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Communicates/coordinates subject flow with other members of the study team.
• Performs manifest refraction and best corrected visual acuity with loose lenses per protocol, low luminance and speed-reading testing (MN Read and Radner) in a timely manner, and with accuracy, per the study protocols.
• Performs Pelli-Robson or MARS Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision testing, and any other vision testing that suits the needs of the clinical trials such as AST.
• Performs study/protocol procedures in a detailed, accurate manner.
• Familiar with the vision portion of all protocols and schedule of assessments.
• Correctly utilize the manual lensometer to read RX's from glasses.
• Performs auto-refraction and keratometry.
• Obtains intraocular pressure (tonopen and goldman applanation) and instills dilation drops per the study protocols.
• Obtain various sponsor-required certifications within a timely manner.
• Maintain and status of certifications (i.e. not letting a certification expire).
• Responsible for ensuring the visual acuity lane is properly certified and is kept to the certification requirements.
• Maintains all equipment, lenses, and charts required for Visual Acuity testing.
• Maintains and updates records of all certified equipment (i.e., burn-in logs and the record of light bulbs changes for primary and back-up bulbs) and provides sponsors and Clinical Trial staff with updated information.
• Maintains good relationships with vendors and sponsors and addresses deviations in a timely manner.
• Assists the Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Director and other duties as assigned.
• Additional testing (i.e microperimetry, microscopy, etc.) allowed by protocol.
• Accurately files and can locate study essential study documents as requested by study team.
• Assists with a variety of projects and performs other duties as assigned. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent, with significant relevant experience.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Ophthalmology and/or Optometry experience preferred.
• Refracting experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Delivers safe and appropriate care to subjects in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols.