Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist

About the Role

We are seeking three (3) full-time Ophthalmology Technicians/Technologists to support the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Working under a personal services arrangement, you'll provide direct clinical, surgical, and administrative support to the optometry/ophthalmology team, helping ensure our nation's military community receives outstanding eye care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to your level of certification (COA, COT, or COMT)
• Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling
• Prepare patients and perform as a surgical assistant in all types of ophthalmic surgery and/or minor surgical procedures as required
• Order and maintain ophthalmologic medications, supplies, and equipment for use by the physician; perform routine checks of medications and sterile instrument packs for expiration dates
• Maintain and perform required periodic calibration checks on surgical instruments and equipment; perform user maintenance checks on specialized clinic and surgical equipment; perform and document calibration checks on clinical diagnostic equipment per equipment specifications
• Assist with administrative/clinical duties when not actively working in patient care, including maintaining cleanliness per infection control guidance (MDWI 44-157) and performing inventory weekly or as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Five years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after COA, COT, or COMT certification from JCAHPO
• Current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must complete required immunizations and screenings prior to placement, including TB screening, influenza, Tdap, HIV testing (as applicable), MMR, varicella, and Hepatitis B, per DoD/MTF policy

Schedule

• Full-time position (up to 40 hours/week), Monday–Friday, within MTF operating hours of 0600–1800
• 9-hour shift (0730–1630) with a 1-hour unpaid lunch
• On-site at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, JBSA-Lackland — telework is not permitted

Benefits

• Meaningful mission — support eye care for service members, military families, and retirees at a premier military treatment facility
• Predictable schedule — Monday–Friday shift with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements
• Federal holidays observed — enjoy all federally recognized holidays off
• Collaborative care team — work alongside optometrists, ophthalmologists, and clinical staff dedicated to patient outcomes

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