Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist

French Consulting•Lackland AFB, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for individuals who want to join our team supporting Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This is a full-time opportunity for three (3) Ophthalmology Technicians/Technologists to support the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Working under a personal services arrangement, you'll provide direct clinical, surgical, and administrative support to the optometry/ophthalmology team, helping ensure our nation's military community receives outstanding eye care.

Requirements

High school diploma
Five years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after COA, COT, or COMT certification from JCAHPO
Current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must complete required immunizations and screenings prior to placement, including TB screening, influenza, Tdap, HIV testing (as applicable), MMR, varicella, and Hepatitis B, per DoD/MTF policy

Responsibilities

Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to your level of certification (COA, COT, or COMT).
Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
Prepare patients and perform as a surgical assistant in all types of ophthalmic surgery and/or minor surgical procedures as required.
Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications, supplies, and equipment for use by the physician; perform routine checks of medications and sterile instrument packs for expiration dates.
Maintain and perform required periodic calibration checks on surgical instruments and equipment; perform user maintenance checks on specialized clinic and surgical equipment; perform and document calibration checks on clinical diagnostic equipment per equipment specifications.
Assist with administrative/clinical duties when not actively working in patient care, including maintaining cleanliness per infection control guidance (MDWI 44-157) and performing inventory weekly or as needed.