Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Description: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is hiring Health Technician (Ophthalmology) right now, this occupation will be designated in West Virginia. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions.
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Basic Requirements:- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accord ance with VA Policy.
- Experience and Education - One year of experience in a health care field, such as but not limited to nursing, medical assisting, 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 a combination of both experience and education.
- Certification - All applicants must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). The COA certification is JCAHPO's entry-level certification examination for a Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
- Physical Requirements - See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
- English Language Proficiency - Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 38 U.S.C. 7407(d)
Grade Deter minations: Health Technician (Ophthalmology), GS-8 (Full Performance Level)
(a) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level.
(b) Assignment. This is considered to be the full performance level for this assignment. The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) at this level performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures with responsibility for checking calibration of instruments prior to the procedure. Responsible for obtaining patient physical history, to include chief complaint; reason for visit; pertinent 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 re cording pupil size, shape, symmetry, reaction to light and accommodation, and any abnormalities, including relative afferent pupillary defect. Performs basic refractometry utilizing an autorefraction or habitual glass prescription in the phoropter. Instills eye medications (i.e. drops or ointments). Responsible for measuring intraocular pressure of the eye utilizing techniques, including Goldman applanation tonometry. Performs pachymetry to determine corneal thickness and manual keratometry or automated topography to determine corneal curvature. Performs intra-ocular lens calculations using the IOL Master. Performs automated visual field testing using various perimetry machines. Performance of external photographs and fundus photography. Performs optical coherence tomography (OCT) of teh anterior segment, retina and optic nerve. Performs patient screening and telephone triage for immediate care. Assists during clinic-based ophthalmic surgery, including revision of wounds, bi opsies of the eyelid lesions, cultures of conjunctiva, 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.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAS:
- Ability to perform advanced tonometry and pupil evaluation.
- Ability to perform calculations for selection of intraocular lens.
- Knowledge of clinic based ophthalmic surgical assisting.
- Know ledge 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.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8.
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion such as assisting patients into the examination chairs, moving patients on liters, wheelchairs and other walking aids. The performance of the examinations requires the incumbent to adjust equipment, transport patients, and move about freely in an outpatient clinic setting. The majority of the work is performed standing or sitting on an exam stool. The incumbent must be able to bend, stretch, stoop, reach, etc to accommodate the patient and the appropriate examination required.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Applicati on Package which includes:
Resume (MUST provide descriptions of jobs held, including the name of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, and average hours worked per week). (REQUIRED)
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search. (REQUIRED)
Copy of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification. (REQUIRED)
Transcript (Mandatory with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education).
Veterans - DD-214 and any documentation confirming service-connected disability (if applicable)
Current or former Federal Employees - most recent SF-50 showing grade, step and current salary and, if applying for promotion, performance appraisal (if applicable)
The following documents are accepted, and may be re quired if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- OF-306
- Resume
- SF-15
- SF-50
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
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