Research Visual Acuity Examiner

Ophthalmic Technician I / Research Visual Acuity Examiner

Retina Northwest, P.C.
Part-time (15-28 hours per week) | $24 to $29 per hour
Primary Location : Sylvan

At Retina Northwest, our work is about more than eye care. Many of our patients come to us during stressful and uncertain moments, and we are here to help protect their sight while providing a supportive, compassionate experience. For more than 40 years, we have cared for patients across Oregon and Washington as a physician-led practice built on teamwork, compassion, and doing what is right for patients. As we grow, we are focused on building a workplace where people feel supported, take pride in their work, and care deeply about the patients they serve.

We are hiring a Research Visual Acuity Examiner to join our team. The Research Visual Acuity Examiner performs protocol refraction, ETDRS best-corrected visual acuity testing, and other assigned study testing for patients enrolled in clinical trials, working closely with Study Coordinators and physicians.

What You’ll Do

The primary focus of this role is patient safety, accurate protocol testing, proper documentation, and the protection of patients as study subjects. Scheduled hours vary from week to week based on research visit volume, training and certification status, and business need.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performs protocol refraction and ETDRS best-corrected visual acuity testing according to each study protocol and applicable certification standards.
• Performs additional protocol vision testing as required by individual studies, which may include low luminance visual acuity, low contrast testing, and reading acuity assessments.
• Obtains and maintains visual acuity examiner certifications with sponsor-designated certification vendors before performing study testing, and completes recertification and study-specific training as required by each protocol.
• Obtains and maintains GCP certification within the timeframe required by RNW research policies.
• Maintains masking and examiner independence requirements when required by a study, including limiting access to prior test results as specified by the protocol. When serving as the masked examiner for a research patient, does not perform other technician duties for that patient's study visit if the protocol requires examiner independence.
• Documents all study testing accurately and completely in source documents according to study requirements, medical record standards, and clinic guidelines.
• Supports the setup, calibration, and maintenance of certified visual acuity testing lanes and equipment according to protocol and vendor requirements.
• Works collaboratively with Study Coordinators, physicians, and clinical staff to keep research visits on schedule and to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Communicates protocol questions, testing concerns, and potential deviations promptly to the Study Coordinator or Practice Manager.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality and performs work in compliance with company policy, department procedures, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support patient care and research operations.

Salary : $24 - $29