Ophthalmology Tech - Refractive Research

ERP International•JBSA-Lackland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a full-time Ophthalmology Technician to support the Refractive Surgery Center at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. ERP International has been named a Washington Post 2025 Top Workplace for the sixth year in a row. We offer excellent compensation and exceptional comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick time, 11 paid federal holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, an annual CME stipend, license/certification reimbursement, and a 401K plan. ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors.

Requirements

Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years' experience in an Ophthalmology or similar department performing evaluations of PRK patients.
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.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or higher certification from JCAHPO
Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

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 and 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 comanager 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.