(Archived) Ophthalmology Technician

Ophthalmology Technician

Location: JBSA Lackland, 59 MDW

Work Schedule: Normal hours of operation are 0700 through 1700 with a 1-hour non-paid lunch each day, not to exceed 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, deviations to these times will be only as authorized by the contracting officer representative and/or a contracting officer.

Aaron Agena

Healthcare Recruiter

Kako'o Services, LLC

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HCW Qualifications:
 Degree/Education (5.2.4):
o Certificate
o High school graduate. Complete an ophthalmology technician or an optometric technician course.
 Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3):
o Possess and maintain current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or a completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the United Stated Armed Forces.
 Experience:
o One year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after certification, to include assisting in surgery.
 Board Certification (5.2.6.4.4):
o None
 Licensure/Registration:
o None

HCW Duties:
 Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT).
 Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain patient records.
 Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
 Examine the eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
 Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
 Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).
 Test field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and chart test results on graph paper.
 Measure axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.
 Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
 Prepares patients and performs as surgical assistant in all types of ophthalmic surgery.
 Prepares procedure room.
 Orders and maintains ophthalmologic medications, supplies and equipment for use
by the physician. Perform routine checks of medications and sterile instrument packs for expiration dates
 Maintains and performs required periodic calibration checks on surgical instruments and equipment. Perform user maintenance checks on specialized clinic and surgical equipment. Perform calibration checks on clinical diagnostic equipment and documents such calibration according to specification listed on equipment.
 Assists in administrative/clinical duties when not actively working in patient care, to include maintaining cleanliness per infection control MDWI 44-157. Performs inventory weekly or as needed.

KAKO’O SERVICES LLC

Kako’oServices is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs,CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customer with quality and superior service.

Kako’o Services is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview