USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Health Technician (OPHTHALMOLOGY)
Dallas, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$48K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expThe Dallas VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeking Health Technicians in Ophthalmology to support Ophthalmologists in various clinical tasks. The role includes obtaining and recording vital signs, administering anesthetic eye drops, and assisting with patient care and education.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Obtains an accurate medical and ophthalmic history
Measures and records visual acuity
Administers anesthetic eye drops
Performing basic tonometry
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
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 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
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
Meets the needs of customers while supporting the Medical Center, Service and national VA priorities. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures: Handles conflict and veteran complaints constructively and appropriately. Collaborates with other health care staff in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care
Qualification
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
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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 written and spoken English
Experience. One year of experience in a health care field, such as but not limited to nursing, medical assistant, or health technician
Education. 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. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying
Certification. All applicants must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
Failure to Obtain Certification. In all cases, the Health Technician (Ophthalmology) must actively pursue meeting certification requirements starting from the date of appointment
Preferred
COA Certified preferred not required
1-2 years of experience in Optometry or Ophthalmology
Direct patient care experience
Knowledge Ophthalmology terminology and testing equipment such VF and OCT
Medical terminology and CPR certified
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)
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