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HEALTH TECHNICIAN (OPHTHALMOLO

Syracuse, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $72K/yr

1+ years exp

The Syracuse VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Health Technician (Ophthalmology) in the eye clinic. This role involves supporting Ophthalmologists in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counseling.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assisting the ophthalmologist/optometrists in performance of his/her duties by accomplishing tasks of a technical nature that can include eye examinations, visual acuity, measurement of intraocular pressure, neutralization of glasses, and manifest refraction

Perform specific examination procedures at the request of the provider and will independently carry out these requests, to include automated visual field testing, OCT testing, periocular and intraocular photography, retinal angiography, Ascan and Bscan measurements, and Keratometry measurements. He/she secures patients confidence, and cooperation during procedures, interviews and collects medical and other relevant patient information, answers patient's questions during procedures, and positions patients for desired results and adjusts patient's position to accommodate their medical condition

Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and glucose levels

Participates in performance of quality assurance activities such as staff meetings, mandatory educational in-services, quality control reports, systems redesign, and team and morale improvement

Responsible for the maintenance and general care of all optical and mechanical equipment utilized in the clinic

Determines technical factors, sets controls and operates equipment and instruments routinely

Sets up and adjusts specialized equipment with multiple features. This involves the periodic cleaning of optical lenses used for refraction and optical components not related to warranties or service contracts

The incumbent makes precise adjustments to clarify reading and measurements

Stocking of spare supplies to supplement expanded material will be maintained and ordered by the incumbent

Clinical and diagnostic photography to record or determine ocular pathology or the lack there of

Perform macrophotography, utilizing complex photography systems and diversified illumination sources to include slit lamp photography

Triages patient phone calls or requests

Ensures exam rooms are stocked with adequate supplies

Instructs patients on administration of eye drops and post-operative instructions

Accurately measures, compares, and evaluates pupillary responses

Administers eye drops to dilate pupils

Performs basic color vision screening

Performs basic visual field testing (using Amsler grid or automated equipment)

Performs basic imaging testing such as corneal topography; external photography

Performs basic ocular testing such as pachymetry, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders

Assists the ophthalmologist during minor ophthalmic surgical procedures and is adept at applying sterile technique and infection control procedures

Performs autorefractor to determine spectacle prescription

Provide necessary surgical instrumentation for various ophthalmic procedures. Care of this instrumentation will be the responsibility of the incumbent

The technician will ensure that the Eye Clinic is supplied and equipped to accomplish scheduled procedures

Utilize computer based electronic medical record as well as email communication and correspondence

Responsible for handling of materials, filing, and retrieval of clinical photographic records

Technician will perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certified Ophthalmic AssistantOphthalmic diagnostic equipmentPatient careMedical record documentationBasic ocular testingEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship

One year of experience in a health care field, such as but not limited to nursing, medical assistant, or health technician, OR Two years above high school with a minimum of six semester hours directly related to a health care field or associate's degree in a health care related degree, OR Equivalent combinations of experience and education

Certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

Proficient in written and spoken English

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)