Ophthalmic Technician

The Visual Acuity Examiner is responsible for conducting vision tests, including refraction and visual acuity assessments, based on study guidelines. Daily tasks may vary depending on experience and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient flow with the study team.
• Perform vision tests such as refraction with loose lenses, visual acuity assessments, low-light vision tests, and reading speed tests (MN Read and Radner).
• Conduct contrast sensitivity (Pelli-Robson), color vision tests, and other trial-required vision assessments.
• Follow study protocols accurately when performing tests and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to vision-related study protocols.
• Use a manual lensometer to read prescriptions from glasses.
• Perform keratometry (measuring the curvature of the eye's surface).
• Measure intraocular pressure using tonopen and Goldmann applanation, and dilate patients as needed.
• Organize and manage essential study documents.
• Assist with additional projects and tasks as required, showing flexibility and initiative.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications in a timely manner.
• Ensure the visual acuity lane meets certification standards.
• Maintain and track all testing equipment, lenses, and charts.
• Keep records of certified equipment, including burn-in logs and light bulb replacements, and provide updates to sponsors and clinical trial staff.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.