Health Technician (Optometry)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bremerton, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Technician (Optometry) position is located at Naval Hospital Bremerton in Washington. The technician obtains health information from patients or their families, administers dilation medications, and performs ophthalmic testing and procedures. The role also includes adjusting and repairing eyeglasses, maintaining medication inventory in exam rooms, and educating patients about treatments. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the qualification requirement through one year of specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%.
• Specialized experience must include obtaining medical and ocular history, performing visual acuity testing, fitting and ordering spectacles, and operating specialized ophthalmic equipment.
• Alternatively, have at least 9 semester hours of graduate-level education in a directly related field, such as optometry, vision science, or optometric technology.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Complete a background investigation and credit check; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete pre-employment screening and consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Enroll in Direct Deposit of Pay.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education in an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health information from patients and/or family members to identify the reason for seeking health care.
• Determine which medications to administer and administer dilation medications.
• Prepare and operate a retinal camera to complete anterior and posterior ocular photographs.
• Conduct color vision, visual field, and stereo vision testing.
• Adjust and repair eyeglasses using standard optical tools and heating units.
• Inventory medication in each exam room to ensure adequate supply.
• Provide patient education on treatments.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed