Travel Ophthalmic Technician
Boston, MA
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

50-mile radius rule 

Shift: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p 

Required: 

• GED or HS diploma.
• Certified as COA, COT, and COMT by JCAHPO.
• Min 1 year of experience.
• Preferred: Vocational or technical training in an accredited program. 

Job Description: 

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms. 

Takes a complete history focusing on the patient's eye symptoms. 

Reviews allergies and medications. 

Performs visual acuity tests and uses tonopen and applanation to measure intraocular pressure. 

Administers eye drops in preparation for the eye exam, performs visual fields, A/B ultrasonic scans, autorefraction, OCT, fundus photography, lensometry, and topography. 

Performs refractions. 

Monitors provider schedules and patient flow. 

and coordinates information necessary for patient records., 

Monitors supply rooms and keeps exam rooms stocked and supplied. 

Cleans and maintains equipment and coordinates repairs as needed. 

Trains on the job for new tasks and ancillary skills as needed. 

Participates in employer-sponsored training and continuing education. 

Summary: Fulfills numerous functions to prepare patients for evaluation by an Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist, including acquiring health histories from patients, performing preliminary eye function testing, administering eye drops, managing patient flow, and maintaining equipment. Performs refractions.