Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Health Technician
Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Health Technician
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Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic) Health Technician
ABOUT US:
Laredo Technical Services Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSi connects the right opportunities to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas we excel at providing experienced professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Serices. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.
LTSis culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employeedriven company. We strive for excellence every day which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors.
As a Certified ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative project management and medical staffing support services we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.
JOB TITLE: Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic) Health Technician
GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:
Twin Ports VA Clinic
3520 Tower Avenue
Superior WI 54880
POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist Ophthalmologists and/or Optometrists with eye exams and refractions vision testing screening and diagnostic imaging. Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic) Health Technicians will room patients stock and clean exam rooms. Provide Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic) Health Technician services for the Technologybased Eye Care Services Program (TECS) and support the Eye Clinic. Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic) Health Technicians are required to possess knowledge skills and abilities in lensometry ocular motility visual fields retinoscopy refraction and tonometry and will be required to provide the following services:
- Room patients stock and cleans rooms
- Administers eye drops
- Pupil examinations
- Fundus Photography
- Anterior segment photography
- Performs visual acuity testing
- Determines the power of glasses for the patient using the lensometer
- Measures intraocular pressure for each patient
- Performs corneal pachymetry
- Performs basic ocular motility testing
- Performs refractions
- Performs visual field testing using both the Humphrey Visual Field machine
- Performs color vision testing and glare/brightness testing
- Records and updates current eye medications and eye history/medical history in the patients health record
- Performs OCT testing
- Measures for glasses
- Orders glasses glasses duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic.
- Ability to speak understand read and write English fluently
- Furnish a list of three 3 professional references (within the last three years) including phone numbers of persons with direct knowledge of candidate skills and can provide information on candidates clinical abilities and expertise.
EDUCATION:
- Proof of graduation of accredited school (e.g. copy of degree/certificate)
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications
- Health Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Disability & Life Insurance
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Laredo Technical Services Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals including those with disabilities. We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the VietnamEra Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and other relevant state and local laws. If you need assistance with an application due to a disability please contact .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
