Ophthalmology Health Technician: Imaging & Diagnostics

Veterans Health Administration; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) seeks an Ophthalmology Technician in Fredericksburg, VA to support ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and patient counseling. Entry-level duties are supervised, with complex exams including refractometry, tonometry, and slit lamp evaluations performed under supervision.

The role also covers advanced imaging and ultrasonography, as well as assisting in minor surgical procedures and instrument setup.

Qualifications

• Education must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs ophthalmic technical duties with oversight from Ophthalmologist and Lead Ophthalmic technicians.
• Refractometry utilizing retinoscopy to determine spectacle prescription; Kinetic visual field testing (Goldmann); Intraocular pressure measurements by applanation tonometry.
• A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography including intra-ocular lens calculations and corneal curvature assessment.
• May assist in minor clinical surgical procedures, including laser surgery and intravitreal injections, and set up instruments for scrub duties.

Education

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Certificate of Foreign Equivalency

Job description

Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) seeks an Ophthalmology Technician in Fredericksburg, VA to support ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and patient counseling. Entry-level duties are supervised, with complex exams including refractometry, tonometry, and slit lamp evaluations performed under supervision.

The role also covers advanced imaging and ultrasonography, as well as assisting in minor surgical procedures and instrument setup.