Health Technician (Ophthalmology/Optometry)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado, seeks a skilled Ophthalmology/Optometry support professional to assist with medical procedures and patient care. The role involves setting up equipment, triaging eye injuries, and supporting the optometry team in a fast-paced federal clinical environment.

US citizenship required; direct hire solicitation. Candidates should have one year of specialized experience and clear documentation of relevant duties.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with ophthalmology/optometry procedures.
• Ability to set up medical equipment for procedures.
• Experience triaging eye injuries or disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ophthalmology/optometry procedures.
• Set up and maintain medical equipment for procedures.
• Triage and treat eye injuries or disorders as part of the care team.

Skills

Ophthalmology procedures

Medical equipment setup

Eye injury triage

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with the DEPT of Primary Care Optomerty Services at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply:

US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with medical procedures related to ophthalmology/optometry; setting up medical equipment for medical procedures; and triaging and treating eye injuries or disorders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).