USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Health Tech(Ophthalmolgy)
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$59K/yr - $77K/yr
1+ years expThe West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration, and they are seeking a Health Technician (Ophthalmology). This role involves supporting Ophthalmologists in various diagnostic and treatment procedures, educating patients, and assisting in surgical procedures.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Checks and performs calibration of technical ophthalmology screening instruments
Obtains patient physical history, to include chief complaint; reason for visit; pertinent signs and symptoms; current medication allergies; past ocular and general medical history both ocular and general; family history both ocular and general; social history; and review of medications and allergies, including current ocular prescription and non-prescription medications
Accurately tests visual acuity at distance and near, with and without correction or with and without a pinhole
Measures eyeglass prescription using manual or automated lensometer, recording sphere, cylinder, axis, and prism in both plus and minus cylinder
Performs pupil evaluation recording pupil size, shape, symmetry, reaction to light and accommodation. Performs swinging flashlight test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect
Performs basic refractometry utilizing an auto refraction or habitual glass prescription in the phoropter. Must be competent at distance and near refractions and complex refractions
Instills eye medications (drops or ointments, including anesthetic, dye, dilating drops, cycloplegic drops , or antibiotics)
Measures intraocular pressure with standard techniques, including Goldmann applanation tonometry
Performs pachymetry to determine corneal thickness and manual keratometry or automated topography to determine corneal curvature
Performs intra-ocular lens calculations using an IOL Master or equivalent device
Performs automated visual field testing using various perimetry machines
Performs external photographs and fundus photography
Performs optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the anterior segment, retina and optic nerve
Performs patient screening and triage of potentially urgent ocular conditions
Assists during clinic-based ophthalmic surgery, including revision of wounds, biopsies of the eyelid lesions, cultures of conjunctiva, or cornea; reformation of anterior chamber, evacuation of hyphema, repositioning of corneal endothelial grafts, intra-vitreous injections, and laser surgical procedures
Educates patients and legal authorized representatives in eye care, including preoperative and postoperative instructions
Assists in the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows in those facilities with medical school affiliations
Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection; calibration, maintenance, backup, annual inventory and ordering of instruments, supplies and equipment; obtains quotes as needed; and reports needed repairs to biomedical engineering
Able to work independently to do basic exam- including refraction, tonometry and non mydriatic photos
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen
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 spoken and written 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)
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Must complete an online onboarding process
Must pass urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Ability to perform advanced tonometry and pupil evaluation
Ability to perform calculations for selection of intraocular lens
Knowledge of clinic based ophthalmic surgical assisting
Knowledge of eye anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of medication effects and proper instillation in the eye
Knowledge of optics
Knowledge of proper cleaning and maintenance of clinic equipment
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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