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Traveling Optometric Technician
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$39,870 / year median in Iowa
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Traveling Optometric Technician Vision Care Clinic, P.C. (C) Sioux City, IA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Qualifications Photography Patient room cleaning Patient comfort Diagnostic imaging equipment Computer operation Eye health maintenance patient education Optical experience Maintaining an organized workspace Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Medical software Pre-examination patient preparation Image acquisition for patient care Medical equipment operation Computer literacy Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Clinic experience Imaging studies Preparing medical treatment area Medical diagnostic testing Patient history taking One-on-one patient counseling Driving Visual field testing Ophthalmic diagnostic imaging equipment Optical coherence tomography (OCT) Computer skills Operating medical imaging equipment Patient interaction Medical assisting Full Job Description Job Description Vision Care Clinic is the leading provider of optometry services and vision care products across our nine clinic locations. Our Traveling Optometric Technician role is an excellent fit for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who enjoy patient interaction but want a position with predictable daytime hours, no lifting, and no overnight shifts . This role keeps you in the medical field while offering a healthier work‑life balance, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to grow your career through certifications such as CPO and CPOA —with all study materials provided. You'll travel between clinic locations based on coverage needs, with drive time and mileage reimbursement from your designated home office. If you're compassionate, adaptable, and ready for a medical role that values your CNA skill set, we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities Travel between clinic locations to support patient flow and coverage Use your CNA‑developed patient communication skills to obtain histories and guide patients through testing Assist with pre‑testing and diagnostic imaging (OCT, Retinal Photography, Visual Fields) Provide hands‑on patient education, including contact lens training Maintain clean, organized exam rooms—no heavy lifting required Support clinical teams by bringing consistency and calm to fast‑paced environments Represent VCC's culture of compassion and professionalism at all locations Skills & Qualifications CNA experience working directly with patients Strong communication skills and comfort in medical environments Ability to adapt to changing schedules and clinic locations Tech‑friendly and willing to learn diagnostic equipment Organized, efficient, and calm under pressure Computer literacy and familiarity with medical charting Desire to transition into a medical specialty with no lifting, no nights, and no physically strenuous tasks Optical or optometric experience is a plus, but full training is provided