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Health Tech (Optometry)

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $74K/yr

1+ years exp

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

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

Visual acuity measurementOcular imagingOptometry procedures assistancePatient educationTherapeutic communicationEnglish proficiency

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

One year of experience comparable to the next lower level (GS-6) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled

Ability to determine preliminary objective estimate and/or refinement of the optical status of the eye, not to include the patient's final subjective refraction

Ability to triage and manage eyeglasses issues (e.g., measurement of vertex distance, base curve, prism correction, center thickness, slab off, Fresnel prism, decentration, etc.)

Ability to perform accurate assessment of accommodation, near point of convergence and ocular alignment (far and near)

Ability to assist the eye care provider (optometrist or ophthalmologist) with ophthalmic procedures

Ability to assist with obtaining accurate ocular cultures and smears

Knowledge and ability to provide advanced patient education for eye health and/or vision conditions

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.