Travel Ophthalmic Technician

3B Healthcare Inc. is seeking a travel Ophthalmic Technician for a travel job in Somerville, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  Ophthalmic Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Title:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

8hr days: 8am-4:30p(no on-call)
Physical work location: 236 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Other information:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Certifications:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COA)
3yrs experience required
very busy outpatient clinic
Manual Refractions required
- Adults Only

Responsibilities:
Prep patients for Ophthalmologists Triages telephone issues and documents in chart Open and close examination rooms, cleans as necessary Performs visual field testing, a-scan and corneal topography. Performs accurate refractions. Complete a thorough medical work-up prior to the patient being seen by the Ophthalmologist. This includes a medical history, chief complaint, review of current medication list, check of visual acuity and intraocular pressure.

Assist with fundus photography. Prepares fluorescein syringes, Check equipment for cleanliness. Ensure that biomed review of equipment is up to date. Sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment. Assist Ophthalmologists with minor procedures. Assist Ophthalmologists with laser surgery. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities, organizes daily work and uses good judgment

Job Purpose:

Under supervision of the Ophthalmology Practice Manager and the Chief of Ophthalmology, possesses knowledge and skills in history taking, patient services, instrument maintenance, clinical optics, basic ocular motility, visual fields, intermediate tonometry, contact lenses, ocular pharmacology and photography. Responsible for performing necessary testing prior to patients encounter with the Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist; assist in minor surgical and laser procedures; perform specialties adjunctive testing;

perform refractions; assist in other office responsibilities as needed.

Submission Requirements:
BLS (AHA)
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or COA
Up to date resume with minimum 3yrs recent experience at Ophthalmic tech
2 supervisor references

At 3B Healthcare Inc., we are proud to be a leading force in US healthcare staffing, committed to providing exceptional workforce solutions. As a premier travel nurse agency, our mission is to enhance patient care by connecting top-tier talent with healthcare facilities across diverse disciplines.

At 3B Healthcare, we empower hospitals and healthcare organizations with sustainable workforce solutions. Specializing in innovative workforce planning, staffing, and program administration, we are committed to quality patient outcomes. By providing dedicated clinical talent, we enable healthcare providers to focus on delivering outstanding patient care. We strive to positively impact the healthcare industry by fostering a collaborative, efficient, and sustainable workforce environment, becoming true partners in patient care.

● Strategic Connections:
With a strategic approach and an extensive network, we connect premier healthcare professionals with facilities across the United States.

● Rigorous Vetting:
We rigorously vet every candidate to ensure they meet our high standards of excellence and compliance.

● Enhanced Healthcare:
Our goal is to enhance the overall healthcare landscape by ensuring every facility has access to the talent they need to provide exceptional care.

JCC Certified:
We are certified by The Joint Commission for our commitment to patient safety and quality of care.

• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus
• Weekly pay