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Health Technician

3 months ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time


Summary The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) (Full Performance Level) GS position is posted within the Eye Clinic at the John D.

Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. The position is organizationally aligned under the Surgical Service, supervised by Section Chief, Optometry.

Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling.

Responsibilities The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents.

The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) may perform many "direct patient care services" under the supervision Ophthalmologists and/or Optometrists.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Checks and performs calibration of technical ophthalmic screening instruments.

Obtains patient physical history, to include chief complaint; reason for visit; pertinent signs and symptoms; current medication allergies; past ocular and general medical history both ocular and general Accurately tests visual acuity at distance and near, with and without correction or with and without a pinhole Measures eyeglass prescription using manual or automated lensometer, recording sphere, cylinder, axis, and prism in both plus and minus cylinder.

Performs pupil evaluation recording pupil size, shape, symmetry, reaction to light and accommodation. Performs swinging flashlight test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect. Performs basic refractometry utilizing an auto refraction or habitual glass prescription in the phoropter. Instills eye medications (drops or ointments, including anesthetic, dye, dilating drops, cyloplegic drops, or antibiotics). Measures intraocular pressure with standard techniques, including Goldmann applanation tonometry. Performs pachymetry to determine corneal thickness and manual keratometry or automated topography to determine corneal curvature. Performs intra-ocular lens calculations using an IOL Master or equivalent device. Performs automated visual field testing using various perimetry machines. Performs external photographs and fundus photography. Performs optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the anterior segment, retina and optic nerve. Performs patient screening and triage of potentially urgent ocular conditions.

Assists during clinic-based ophthalmic surgery, including revision of wounds, biopsies of the eyelid lesions, cultures of conjunctive, or cornea; reformation of anterior chamber, evacuation of hyphema, repositioning of corneal endothelial grafts, intra-vitreous injections, and laser surgical procedures.

Educates patients and legal authorized representatives in eye care, including preoperative and postoperative instructions. Assists in the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows in those facilities with medical school affiliations.

Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection; calibration, maintenance, backup, and annual inventory and ordering of instruments, supplies and equipment; obtains quotes as needed; and reports needed repairs to biomedical engineering.

This announcement is open to United States Citizens.

If you are a current, permanent employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs, please apply to the internal announcement CBSR CB to ensure you receive proper consideration.


Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework:

Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #:
93757-A Relocation/

Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications You must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Experience and Education:

Experience:
One year of experience in a health care field, such as but not limited to nursing, medical assistant, or health technician

OR Education:
Two years above high school with a minimum of six semester hours directly related to a health care field or associate's degree in a health care related degree

OR Experience/Education Combination:
Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying

Examples are:
a.) six months of experience in a health care field and one year above high school; or b.) six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course for health care technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or ophthalmology technicians given by the U.S. Armed Forces; or c.) six months of experience in the health care field and completion of an independent study course in Ophthalmic Medical Assisting.

Certification:

All applicants must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

The COA certification is JCAHPO's entry-level certification examination for a Health Technician (Ophthalmology). In addition to the basic requirements above, you must also meet the grade level requirements of this position.

Grade Determinations:

GS-8: Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position to be filled (GS-7).

Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to:

triages patient phone calls or requests; ensures exam rooms are stocked with adequate supplies; instructs patients on administration of eye drops and post-operative instructions; accurately measures, compares, and evaluates pupillary responses; administers eye drops to dilate pupils; performs basic color vision screening; performs visual field testing (using Amsler grid or automated equipment).

Performs basic imaging testing such as corneal topography; external photography; performs basic ocular testing such as pachymetry, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders.

The employee assists the ophthalmologist during minor ophthalmic surgical procedures and is adept at applying sterile technique and infection control procedures.

Performs autorefractor to determine spectacle prescription. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.


In addition to the grade level requirements listed above, the candidate must also demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: 1.

Ability to perform advanced tonometry and pupil evaluation; 2. Ability to perform calculations for selection of intraocular lens; 3. Knowledge of clinic based ophthalmic surgical assisting; 4. Knowledge of eye anatomy and physiology; 5. Knowledge of medication effects and proper instillation in the eye; 6. Knowledge of optics; and 7. Knowledge of proper cleaning and maintenance of clinic equipment

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8 and is only being recruited for at the GS-8.


Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary but also requires some standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying of light items. The work requires above average ability and dexterity.

The work may require heavy lifting and carrying (45+ lbs); reaching above shoulder, use of fingers; both hands required; walking (5 hours); standing 92 hours); use of legs and arms; near vision correctable at 13' to 16' Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; specific visual requirement; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted).

The incumbent in this position has the ability to ascertain details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), as well as the ability to listen to and understand the needs of others in a clinical environment.

In this position he/she has ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small instrumentation.

Associated with this is the ability to identify and manage essential patient information.

Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

You can verify your education here:
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education

For further information, visit:
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation)

Leave:

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions.

Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).

VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.

If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO).

Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), for more information.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.