Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic) Health Technician (26299)

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 Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.

LTSi’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency.  We are an employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors.

As a Certified Service-Disabled 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 Technology-based 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
• Fits glasses
• Other 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 people with direct knowledge of candidate skills and can provide information on candidate’s 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 Year’s 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 Vietnam-Era 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 hr@laredotechnical.com.

Salary : $39