Travel Ophthalmic Technician - $2,000 to $2,400 per week in San Francisco, CA

Ophthalmic Technician (Travel)/Local

Location: San Francisco, CA 94143, United States
Shift: Day Shift – 5x8s (07:30 AM – 04:30 PM)
Start Date: June 1, 2026
Duration: 12 Weeks with possible extension

We are seeking a skilled Ophthalmic Technician for a travel assignment at a leading teaching hospital in San Francisco. This role involves supporting ophthalmologists in a fast-paced outpatient setting, assisting with diagnostic testing, patient care, and clinical procedures.

• Perform comprehensive eye exams including visual acuity, refraction, and tonometry
• Conduct diagnostic imaging (OCT, fundus photography, visual fields, etc.)
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures (including injections and minor surgeries)
• Document patient information using Epic EMR
• Prepare patients for exams and provide education and follow-up instructions
• Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment
• Support care across multiple UCSF facilities as needed

• Diagnostic equipment: OCT, autorefractor, lensometer, visual field analyzer
• Procedures: tonometry, keratometry, retinal imaging, fluorescein testing
• Experience with conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disorders, and ocular trauma
• Patient populations: adolescents, adults, geriatrics

• High-volume outpatient ophthalmology clinic
• Approx. 25 patient visits per day
• Exposure to advanced procedures and diverse patient cases
• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

• Orientation: 8 hours (non-billable modules included)
• COVID-19 vaccination + booster required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Maximum 2 pre-approved time-off requests (must be submitted upfront)
• No travel experience required