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Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 100 days ago
On-site Fort Gordon, GA $50K – $66K Apply by Jul 8, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Trades
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About the Position: The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) will work with multiple ophthalmology physicians in a hospital based environment to include operating room work environment. Typically 40 hour work week with majority clinic days along with operating and office room procedures. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
What You'll Do
- →Performs ophthalmic clinical support duties by collecting patient complaints, symptoms, and relevant history to prepare individuals for provider evaluation.
- →Measures visual acuity, refractometry results, intraocular pressure, color vision, pupillary responses, and other screening data using automated and manual ophthalmic equipment to support diagnostic assessment.
- →Performs routine diagnostic tests such as keratometry, pachymetry, lensometry, visual field screening, contrast sensitivity, glare testing, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to obtain accurate clinical data for provider interpretation.
- →Prepares exam rooms, instruments, and supplies to ensure a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
- →Performs complex but non-invasive ophthalmic diagnostic testing by operating specialized equipment such as automated refractors, visual field analyzers, OCT units, and retinal imaging systems to collect high-quality diagnostic data.
- →Serves as the first surgical assistant and scrub assistant during major and minor ophthalmic surgeries, supporting the surgeon through sterile preparation and instrument management.
- →Assists providers during minor ophthalmic procedures by preparing instruments, setting up equipment, and maintaining clean technique as appropriate.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0473c5a0-b35a-45fd-a51c-3ec596a77f1c
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