Ophthalmology Health Technician (Eye Care)

Veterans Health Administration; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health benefits

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Orlando provides an ophthalmology health technician role to support ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counseling.

The position involves performing diagnostic tests, assisting in clinic procedures, taking patient histories, and educating patients and staff. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, with alternating Saturdays; extensive federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Education and degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs standard but complex diagnostic procedures and assists during clinic-based surgical procedures.
• Educates patients and legal representatives; assists with student and resident education.
• Checks calibration of ophthalmology screening instruments; records measurements and test results.
• Performs visual acuity tests, lensometry, pupil evaluation, refractometry, intraocular pressure, keratometry, corneal thickness, IOL calculations, perimetry, fundus photography, OCT, and patient triage.

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Orlando provides an ophthalmology health technician role to support ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counseling.

The position involves performing diagnostic tests, assisting in clinic procedures, taking patient histories, and educating patients and staff. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, with alternating Saturdays; extensive federal benefits apply.