Ophthalmology Health Technician - Diagnostic & Clinic Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Marietta, GA seeks a Health Technician (Ophthalmology) to support eye-care providers by performing basic diagnostic tests, gathering patient histories, and operating ophthalmic equipment.

This GS-8 full performance position requires COA certification, English proficiency, and related health-care experience or education; duties include assisting with surgeries, screenings, and maintaining instrument calibration to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• COA certification required by JCAHPO.
• English language proficiency required for speaking and writing.
• Experience or education in a health care field with related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic diagnostic tests and collect patient histories for ophthalmology.
• Operate ophthalmic equipment and calibrate instruments as needed.
• Assist with eye care procedures, screenings, and imaging.
• Support clinic workflow and educate patients on eye-care instructions.

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Marietta, GA seeks a Health Technician (Ophthalmology) to support eye-care providers by performing basic diagnostic tests, gathering patient histories, and operating ophthalmic equipment.

This GS-8 full performance position requires COA certification, English proficiency, and related health-care experience or education; duties include assisting with surgeries, screenings, and maintaining instrument calibration to ensure high-quality patient care.