Traveling Technician bei Archon Business Group, LLC

Description

Position: Private Clinic Traveling Technician (Southern Region)

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Reports to: Clinic Supervisor / District Manager

Location: Various locations (travel required)

Summary:

The Private Clinic Traveling Technician plays a vital role in supporting high-quality patient care across our Southern Region, including clinics in Yuba City and Marysville. This dynamic and hands-on position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety in their workday, and is excited by the opportunity to travel between multiple clinic locations.

As a Traveling Technician, you’ll assist optometrists and ophthalmologists by performing essential pre-exam testing, maintaining and troubleshooting diagnostic equipment, and helping ensure every clinic operates smoothly and efficiently. You will be a key member of our patient care team—welcoming patients, guiding them through testing procedures, and helping create a positive, professional experience.

This role offers the unique opportunity to support multiple clinics within the Southern District (and, as needed, the Northern or Central Districts). Ideal candidates are adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. If you enjoy providing exceptional patient care, solving problems on the go, and taking pride in being the technical backbone of clinic operations, this may be the perfect fit for you.

Clinic Support & Travel

• Travel to assigned private vision clinics within the Southern Region of Yuba City and Marysville, ensuring timely arrival and readiness to support patient care.
• Adapt quickly to different clinic environments and workflow needs to maintain smooth daily operations.
• Anticipate and communicate with the other technicians to ensure proper patient flow

Patient Care & Pre-Testing

• Greet patients in a friendly, professional manner and help create a welcoming clinic experience.
• Obtain and accurately document patient medical histories in the EHR system.
• Perform comprehensive pre-exam testing, including:
  • Autorefractions (A/R)
  • Confrontational fields
  • Stereo and color vision testing
  • Lensometer readings
  • Visual acuity
  • Pupil evaluations
  • Motility testing
  • Intraocular pressures (IOP)
  • Dilation procedures

Diagnostic Equipment Operation

• Set up, operate, and maintain ophthalmic diagnostic equipment such as autorefractors, visual field analyzers, OCT, fundus cameras, and slit-lamp imaging devices.
• Ensure accurate test results and communicate any equipment concerns promptly. 

Technical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and minor repairs of diagnostic and clinic equipment.
• Identify and resolve basic technical issues to minimize downtime and maintain clinic efficiency.

Clinical Support & Assistance

• Assist optometrists and ophthalmologists during minor in-office procedures.
• Clean, sterilize, and autoclave instruments according to safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with fellow technicians to support patient flow and reduce wait times.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of patient testing, equipment maintenance, and services provided.
• Follow all clinic protocols, safety procedures, and HIPAA guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.

Inventory & Administrative Tasks

• Monitor inventory levels for medical and back-office supplies and report low stock or equipment needs to Lead Technician.
• Complete opening and closing procedures in each clinic as assigned.
• Submit prescription refill requests and pre-authorization documentation when needed.

Training & Collaboration

• Assist in training new staff on diagnostic equipment, testing procedures, and clinic workflows.
• Support clinic teams across multiple locations, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional environment.

Other Duties

• Refer clinical questions from patients to the doctor.
• Assist at satellite or partner clinics as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of clinical testing equipment, diagnostic tools, and proper testing procedures.
• Understanding of departmental policies and procedures to promote consistency and provide clear guidance within the team.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making skills.
• Maintains a consistently pleasant, professional, and collaborative demeanor in all patient and team interactions.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality regarding patient, company, and employee information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess issues, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Highly organized, with the ability to maintain an orderly work environment and meet departmental and organizational deadlines.

Education and Training:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing and able to travel 1–3 times per week to various clinic locations.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and active auto insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and strong teamwork.
• Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting required.

Physical Requirements/Typical Working Conditions - Environment: Primarily a temperature-controlled facility.  

• Work may require prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.   
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate clinical testing equipment, a keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment.   
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate in person, by phone, or over video.   
• Requires occasional lifting of papers or boxes up to 30 pounds. 
• Position requires travel by car

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Sight – sufficient to read physical documents, and images on a computer monitor  
• Smell – sufficient to discern smoke/something burning, and other odors 
• Hear – sufficient to hold face to face/telephone/video call conversations, and to discern other ambient noises  
• Touch – sufficient to operate keyboard, mouse, other standard office equipment, and writing implements 
• Physical ability/strength – sufficient to lift, twist, turn, reach, climb, kneel, squat, sit, walk, stand, bend as needed throughout a standard shift 

Other Duties:

This job description does not comprise a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.