Ophthalmology Health Tech — Intermittent Eye Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Vancouver (WA); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration seeks an Ophthalmology Health Technician for an intermittent position in the ophthalmology clinic.

The role includes performing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic eye care tasks under ophthalmologist supervision, with emphasis on accuracy and sterile technique. The successful candidate will measure visual function, administer eye drops, assist in minor procedures, and educate patients on eye care.

Qualifikationen

• Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Aufgaben

• Measures and records visual acuity and refracts using lenses and tonometry basics.
• Administers eye drops and dilating drops; provides post-operative instructions.
• Performs basic imaging tests (topography, photography) and pupillary evaluations.
• Operates ophthalmic screening instruments and tests such as keratometry and pachymetry.
• Assists ophthalmologist during minor ophthalmic procedures and maintains sterile technique.
• Educates patients and caregivers on eye care and pre/postoperative instructions.

Jobbeschreibung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration seeks an Ophthalmology Health Technician for an intermittent position in the ophthalmology clinic.

The role includes performing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic eye care tasks under ophthalmologist supervision, with emphasis on accuracy and sterile technique. The successful candidate will measure visual function, administer eye drops, assist in minor procedures, and educate patients on eye care.