Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Iowa City, IA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. Performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents. May perform many "direct patient care services" under the supervision of Ophthalmologists. Performs the following: 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; performs basic color vision screening; performs visual field testing. Performs basic imaging testing such as corneal topography; external photography; performs basic ocular testing such as pachymetry, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders. The employee is adept at applying sterile technique and infection control procedures. Performs autorefractor to determine spectacle prescription. 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling.
• Performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents.
• May perform many "direct patient care services" under the supervision of Ophthalmologists.
• Performs the following: 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; performs basic color vision screening; performs visual field testing.
• Performs basic imaging testing such as corneal topography; external photography; performs basic ocular testing such as pachymetry, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders.
• The employee is adept at applying sterile technique and infection control procedures.
• Performs autorefractor to determine spectacle prescription.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees