Travel Ophthalmic Technician
Somerville, MA
3B Healthcare Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$1,800/weekOverview
- Start Date03/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$600/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,200/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus
- Weekly pay
Description
Title: Certified Ophthalmic Technician
8hr days: 8am-4:30p(no on-call)
Physical work location: 236 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Other information: High School Diploma or equivalent Certifications: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COA)
3yrs experience required
very busy outpatient clinic
Manual Refractions required -
Adults Only
Responsibilities: Prep patients for Ophthalmologists Triages telephone issues and documents in chart Open and close examination rooms, cleans as necessary Performs visual field testing, a-scan and corneal topography. Performs accurate refractions. Complete a thorough medical work-up prior to the patient being seen by the Ophthalmologist. This includes a medical history, chief complaint, review of current medication list, check of visual acuity and intraocular pressure. Assist with fundus photography. Prepares fluorescein syringes, Check equipment for cleanliness. Ensure that biomed review of equipment is up to date. Sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment. Assist Ophthalmologists with minor procedures. Assist Ophthalmologists with laser surgery. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities, organizes daily work and uses good judgment
Job Purpose: Under supervision of the Ophthalmology Practice Manager and the Chief of Ophthalmology, possesses knowledge and skills in history taking, patient services, instrument maintenance, clinical optics, basic ocular motility, visual fields, intermediate tonometry, contact lenses, ocular pharmacology and photography. Responsible for performing necessary testing prior to patients encounter with the Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist; assist in minor surgical and laser procedures; perform specialties adjunctive testing; perform refractions; assist in other office responsibilities as needed.
Submission Requirements:
BLS (AHA)
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or COA
Up to date resume with minimum 3yrs recent experience at Ophthalmic tech
2 supervisor references
Employer
3B Healthcare Inc.
Somerville, MA
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