Apply on Employer Site

USAJOBS · 22 hours ago

GS-0640 Health Tech (Optometry)

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$41K/yr - $74K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Bedford Healthcare System is seeking a Health Technician (Optometry) for its Optometry service at the Bedford VA Medical Center. This full-time position involves performing various optometry-related tasks, including measuring visual acuity, administering eye drops, and assisting eye care providers with procedures.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Measuring and recording visual acuity (with use of pinhole testing as indicated)

Obtaining accurate potential acuity meter, laser interferometry, contrast sensitivity or other specialized visual acuity measurements

Evaluate pupillary light responses and measure pupil size, determine the presence or absence of fusion and perform stereoacuity measurements

Perform Amsler grid testing

Administer eye drops under the supervision of an eye care provider (optometrist or ophthalmologist)

Perform basic tonometry (e.g., non-contact, Goldmann, Tono-Pen) and estimate the anterior chamber depth with a penlight or slit lamp biomicroscope

Skilled in properly reading a basic spectacle prescription using an automated or manual lensometer

Obtaining accurate autorefractometry and keratometry measurements

Performing confrontation and standard automated visual field testing

Administering and scoring basic color vision tests (e.g., pseudoischromatic plates, Farnsworth D-15)

Adept at measuring and recording corneal thickness by pachymetry as well as performance of advanced corneal measurements, exophthalmometry, tear testing and ocular imaging (e.g., stereo fundus, basic slit lamp biomicroscopy, intraocular lens master measurements, ocular ultrasonography, posterior segment optical coherence tomography, fundus autofluorescence and/or ocular angiography)

Consistently responds to patients, families, and co-worker's requests for assistance promptly and in a friendly and cooperative manner

Consistently provides written and oral communication that is thorough and correct, using clear precise communication methods to ensure that customers understand

Applies therapeutic communication techniques when interacting with demanding or distressed patients; Demonstrates professionalism at all times, modeling the tenants of I-CARE

Qualification

Optometry knowledgePatient educationOphthalmic procedures assistanceBasic eye anatomyInfection controlSpectacle fittingProfessionalismCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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)

United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in both spoken and written English

Experience. One year of experience as a health technician or assistant in the health care field demonstrating the applicant's ability to perform the work or by demonstrating a basic understanding of work in the health care field

Education. Successful completion of two academic years above high school with a minimum of 12 semester hours related to health technician/assistant or health technician (optometry)/assistant or associate degree, or completion of an independent study course in an optometry related technician or assistant field

Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying

Six months of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge of optometry assistant theory and practices and general understanding of the health technician/assistant duties and one year above high school with a minimum of six semester hours of health technician/assistant or health technician (optometry)/assistant related courses

Successful completion of a course for health care technicians or assistants, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training in a program given by the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Maritime Service, or the U.S. Public Health Service, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis

Preferred

Prior eye clinic technician experience preferred

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.