Health Technician (Ophthalmology/Optometry)
About The Position
This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado, and is a direct-hire solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. The Health Technician works in a combined ophthalmology/optometry clinic that examines, diagnoses, triages, and treats eye injuries and disorders through surgical and medical means. The technician screens patients for optometry and ophthalmology providers, serves as a refractive surgery scrub and laser technician, supports providers during ophthalmology surgeries in the operating room, and performs diagnostic tests requested by providers. The position requires direct patient contact and includes immunization requirements, annual pre-employment and ongoing physical examinations, and current Basic Life Support certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association. Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. The incumbent must report during severe weather and emergency or contingency situations.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience assisting with medical procedures related to ophthalmology or optometry, setting up medical equipment for procedures, and triaging and treating eye injuries or disorders.
- Experience must be equivalent to work typically performed at the GS-06 level; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and proof of citizenship must be provided.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact; additional immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
- A pre-employment physical and annual physical examinations thereafter are required.
- The position requires initial background investigation and periodic re-verification because it involves recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
- Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is required.
- Must obtain and/or maintain current Basic Life Support training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
- Must make every attempt to report to work on time or remain on duty during severe weather.
- Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.
- Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
Responsibilities
- Screen patients for optometry and ophthalmology providers.
- Act as a refractive surgery scrub and laser technician.
- Support providers in the operating room during ophthalmology surgeries.
- Perform diagnostic testing as requested by the provider.
- Assist with medical procedures related to ophthalmology and optometry.
- Set up medical equipment for medical procedures.
- Triage and treat eye injuries or disorders.
Benefits
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
