Optometry Technician at Randolph AFB in San Antonio, TX

This opening is for an Optometry Technician at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.

The position is currently only for 1 Year however, this may be extended for the technician.

Below are the position requirements.

Please let me know if you or someone you know would be interested.

Glen Bottomley

Vice President, Operations

E: glen.bottomley@lukeassoc.com | Office: 866.452.4601 | x12

Cell: 321-501-9596

 

Luke & Associates, Inc.

3401 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Suite 101 | Merritt Island FL | 32953

P: 866.452.4601 | F: 866-886-2313

www.lukeassoc.com

 OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN

 

1 SUMMARY. Performs and manages visual screening tests and assists in patient treatment. Processes eyewear prescriptions for military spectacles. Performs and manages optometry clinic activities. Manages and directs optometry service personnel, materiel, and equipment. Supervises technical and administrative activities of optometry services.

2 QUALIFICATIONS.

 

2.1 Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory:

 

2.1.1  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; and medical service organization and function.

 

2.1.2  Ophthalmic injectable medications, anesthetic solutions, and ocular disorders.

 

2.2 Education.  Completion of high school courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, biology, anatomy, and physiology is desirable.

 

2.3 Training. The following training is mandatory:

 

2.3.1  Completion of a basic optometry course.

 

2.4 Experience.  Experience in caring for and treating optometry patients and in operating and maintaining ophthalmic equipment such as lensometers, vision screening instruments, visual field measuring instruments, tonometers, and fitting optical and ophthalmic devices.  Also, experience performing or supervising ophthalmic functions such as caring for and treating patients, operating ophthalmic testing equipment, and fitting optical and ophthalmic devices.

 

2.4.1  At least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months.