Optometry Health Technician - Eye Care Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Florida; In loco; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the South Charlotte Healthcare Center, Optometry Service in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Health Technician (Optometry).

This role supports eyecare and treatment, rotates to Charlotte CBOC, and requires handling visual acuity testing, ocular measurements, and assisting clinicians with procedures. Responsibilities include eye drops administration, pupil reactions assessment, and supporting patient education on eye health.

Competenze

• One year of health technician/assistant experience or education as option.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.

Mansioni

• Measure visual acuity and related ocular measurements.
• Assist eye care provider with ophthalmic procedures.
• Administer eye drops under supervision and perform basic tests such as Amsler grid, tonometry, and basic color vision tests.

Conoscenze

Visual acuity testing

Ophthalmic measurements

Eye care education

Patient education

Formazione

Health technician education or coursework

High school + health-related study (2 years)

Strumenti

Autorefractometry

Keratometry

Pupil size/response assessment

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the South Charlotte Healthcare Center, Optometry Service in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Health Technician (Optometry).

This role supports eyecare and treatment, rotates to Charlotte CBOC, and requires handling visual acuity testing, ocular measurements, and assisting clinicians with procedures. Responsibilities include eye drops administration, pupil reactions assessment, and supporting patient education on eye health.