NC Retina Associates is seeking a Visual Acuity Examiner to join the Research team. The Visual Acuity Examiner is primarily responsible for performing standardized refraction and visual acuity as required by various study protocols and manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience / knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time.

Duties:

Communicates/coordinates subject flow with other members of the study team. Performs manifest refraction and best corrected visual acuity with loose lenses per protocol, low luminance and speed-reading testing (Minnesota [MD] Read and Radner) in a timely manner, and with accuracy, per the study protocols. Performs Pelli-Robson or Mars Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision testing, and any other vision testing that suits the needs of the clinical trials such as Adaptive Sensory Technology (AST) Performs study/protocol procedures in a detailed, accurate manner Familiar with the vision portion of all protocols and schedule of assessments Correctly utilize the manual lensometer to read RX's from glasses. Performs auto-refraction and keratometry Obtains intraocular pressure (tonopen and goldman applanation) and instills dilation drops per the study protocols. • Obtain various sponsor-required certifications within a timely manner Maintain and status of certifications (i.e. not letting a certification expire) Responsible for ensuring the visual acuity lane is properly certified and is kept to the certification requirements Maintains all equipment, lenses, and charts required for Visual Acuity testing Maintains and updates records of all certified equipment (i.e., burn-in logs and the record of light bulbs changes for primary and back-up bulbs) and provides sponsors and Clinical Trial staff with updated information Maintains good relationships with vendors and sponsors and addresses deviations in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, with significant relevant experience Ophthalmology and/or Optometry experience preferred Refracting experience preferred Effective oral and written communication Delivers safe and appropriate care to subjects in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols