Refractive Research Technician

Job overview

The Refractive Research Technician role is onsite at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is $24–$28 per year as stated in the posting. The position supports Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center. The technician supports refractive surgery patient care, ophthalmic testing, clinical training, and research protocols. The work helps the clinics evaluate and prepare patients, assist with procedures, maintain equipment, and support the Warfighter Refractive Surgery Program.

What you'll do

• Perform initial patient screening and assist with patient care
• triage patients needing immediate attention
• answer or refer questions and chaperone exams
• establish a sterile field and assist with PRK, LASIK, and other refractive procedures
• perform ophthalmic studies
• use and maintain ophthalmic equipment
• assist with staff and resident training
• maintain exam-room stocks
• support Excimer laser inventory and upkeep
• assist with research consent, documentation, audits, and data extraction
• perform administrative and clinical tasks such as filing and answering phones.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

refractive research technician

ophthalmology

refractive surgery

prk

lasik

clinical research

coa required

basic life support

san antonio tx

monday–friday

$24–$28 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k)
• semi-monthly direct deposit.

Why this role

Requires Basic Life Support and current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification or higher from JCAHPO, plus at least three years of ophthalmology department experience evaluating refractive surgery patients. Schedule is Monday–Friday between 0600 and 1800.

About the employer

OnesourcePCS, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.