Health Technician (Refractive Surgery)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, seeks a Health Technician (Refractive Surgery) to support ophthalmic procedures and patient records. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation and may include recruitment or relocation incentives.

Experience required includes conducting ophthalmic testing, assisting surgeons, and maintaining patient ocular or medical histories. Education substitutions are not permitted for this role.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including conducting ophthalmic testing, assisting surgeons during surgical procedures, and maintaining patient ocular or medical histories.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic testing and assist surgeons during refractive surgery.
• Maintain patient ocular or medical histories.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Surgical assistance

Medical history maintenance

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

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.

Basic Requirements for Health Technician (Refractive Surgery):

Specialized Experience:

• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting ophthalmic testing, assisting surgeons during surgical procedures, and maintaining patient ocular or medical histories.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.