(Archived) Ophthalmology Research Technician - Lead

Ophthalmology Research Technician - Lead job in Anchorage, Alaska.

The job is a civilian position within the military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in the extensive military medical system providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday day work schedule
• Holidays off
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)
• Dedication Program Manager to support your employment

Ophthalmology Research Technician - Lead Job Overview:

• Perform outpatient ophthalmology technician health care services.
• Assist ophthalmologist in surgery, perform ophthalmic clinical photography and fluorescence angiography, and electrophysiological and microbiological procedures.
• Perform ophthalmology clinic activities.
• Assistant to the refractive surgery manager.
• Performs the roles and responsibilities of the refractive surgery manager when the refractive surgery manager is not available.
• Manages and maintains content for the website.
• Updates and contributes to the hospital's social media presence.
• Maintains and makes updates as necessary for standard clinic forms.
• Secondary point of contact for the refractive surgery center's organizational email box for surgery applicants.
• Create and execute training programs for new employees or continuous refresher training.
• Manage medical profiles program for U.S. and U.S. friendly forces.
• Maintain and make updates as necessary for patient education materials.
• Prepares patients and performs as special surgical assistant in all types of ophthalmic surgery particularly refractive laser surgery.
• Administers ophthalmic drops and ointments, applies ocular dressings, performs suture removal, and obtains eye cultures.
• Performs general ophthalmic procedures in preparing preoperative and postoperative patients.
• Takes ophthalmic photographs.
• Prepares injectable ophthalmic anesthetics and antibiotics.
• Assist surgeons in performing surgical and laser procedures in the clinic and operating room as required.
• Assist provider in the examination and treatment of ophthalmology patients.
• Conducts vision screening tests
• Assist the ophthalmologist with clinical procedures and performs as special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types ophthalmologic surgeries.
• Prepare patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients. Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
• Assist provider in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction. Prepare and fit patients with special optometric devices as instructed by the provider. Instruct patients in correct care, hygiene post-procedurally.
• Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications, supplies and equipment for use by the physician.

Ophthalmology Research Technician - Lead Job Qualifications:

• CPR card
• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 4 years previous experience working as a COA in an Ophthalmology Clinic that performs refractive surgery or Refractive Surgery Clinic performing functions stated. Waivers possible.

• Certification: on all refractive surgery laser platforms utilized within three to six months of obtaining new equipment or on current equipment three to six months from date of hire.

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy; ophthalmic medications; visual physiology, optics; use and maintenance of ophthalmic instruments and testing equipment; ophthalmic and medical regulations; medical terminology; optometric technology; asepsis; ocular referrals and emergency medical treatment; patient transportation; medical ethics; medical administration; surgical instruments and equipment; ophthalmic injectable medications; anesthetic solutions; and, ocular disorders.

Position contingent on contract award with a Spring 2019 start date. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!