Health Technician (Refractive Surgery)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Branch Health Clinic - Point Loma in San Diego, CA is seeking Health Technician (Refractive Surgery) professionals in a Direct Hire solicitation. Qualified applicants may include US Citizens with appropriate specialized experience or education as described.

This federal role involves supporting pre- and post-operative eye care, assisting surgeons during refractive procedures, and maintaining patient records in accordance with military healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing diagnostic eye tests; assisting surgeon during eye surgery and/or procedures; preparing treatment plan for post‑op patient care, administering appropriate medications under surgeons directions and maintain patient ocular and general medical history.
• Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Ophthalmic Technician
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Skills

Eye testing

Surgical assistance

Medical history keeping

Education

Graduate level education in Ophthalmic Technician

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic - Point Loma, San Diego, CA.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

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

Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation - Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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 performing diagnostic eye tests; assisting surgeon during eye surgery and/or procedures; preparing treatment plan for post‑op patient care, administering appropriate medications under surgeons directions and maintain patient ocular and general medical history. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Ophthalmic Technician

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.