Ophthamology Technician

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking Ophthalmology Technician candidates to provide support to the Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Tx.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Qualifications

• Degree/Education: Certificate. Complete an ophthalmology technician or an optometric technician course.
• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • 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: One to two years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after graduation.
• Board Certification: N/A
• Licensure/Registration: N/A

Rate: Base: $17.20/hr., Premium: $7.85/hr. worked, H&W: $4.41/hr. worked.