Ophthalmology Technician: Vision Diagnostics & Care

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs; Salisbury (NC); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Ophthalmology Health Technician to support ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.

The role involves a range of diagnostic procedures, instrument calibration, and procedural assistance in clinic and during surgeries. Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, testing visual acuity, tonometry, pachymetry, OCT and fundus photography, plus educating patients and guardians.

Formación

• U.S. citizenship is required to apply.
• Online USA Hire assessments are part of the application process.
• Background/security investigation and drug screening are required.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain patient history including chief complaint, ocular and general history, allergies and medications.
• Assess visual acuity with/without correction and with pinhole as appropriate.
• Measure intraocular pressure using Goldman applanation tonometry.
• Perform pachymetry and keratometry/topography to assess corneal thickness and curvature.
• Conduct refractometry with auto refractor or habitual prescription.
• Assist during ophthalmic surgeries and pre-/post-operative care instructions.
• Educate patients and authorized representatives on eye care and post-care instructions.
• Maintain instrument calibration, cleaning, disinfection, and inventory; report repairs as needed.

Educación

JCAHPO COA certificate

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Ophthalmology Health Technician to support ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.

The role involves a range of diagnostic procedures, instrument calibration, and procedural assistance in clinic and during surgeries. Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, testing visual acuity, tonometry, pachymetry, OCT and fundus photography, plus educating patients and guardians.