Vision Research Technician - Acuity & Refraction

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

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.