Ophthalmic Technician - Optometry

Ophthalmic Technician - Optometry

Location: Boston, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Start: June 22, 2026
• Pay Rate: $38.00 $42.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role fulfills numerous functions to prepare patients for evaluation by an Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist, including acquiring health histories from patients, performing preliminary eye function testing, administering eye drops, managing patient flow, and maintaining equipment. Performs refractions.

Key Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms
• Takes a complete history focusing on the patient's eye symptoms
• Reviews allergies and medications
• Performs visual acuity tests and uses tonopens and applanation to measure intraocular pressure
• Administers eye drops in preparation for the eye exam
• Performs visual fields, A/B ultrasonic scans, autorefraction, OCT, fundus photography, lensometry, and topography
• Performs refractions
• Monitors provider schedules and patient flow
• Gathers and coordinates information necessary for patient records
• Monitors supply rooms and keeps exam rooms stocked and supplied
• Cleans and maintains equipment and coordinates repairs as needed
• Trains on the job for new tasks and ancillary skills as needed
• Participates in employer-sponsored training and continuing education

Education Requirements

• GED or high school diploma required
• Certified as COA, COT, or COMT by JCAHPO required
• Vocational or technical training in an accredited program preferred

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• BILH coversheet required at time of submission
• No local candidates accepted
• Candidates who have worked within BILH as perm, per diem, or travel must be separated from the health system for 6 months before returning. No one who has worked at any BILH entity within the last 6 months will be considered.
• Orientation is weekly (Mondays); manager will make final offer
• Parking may cost up to $43/day please reach out for details. Public transportation is available.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06162

Industry: Healthcare