Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Basic Requirements (all applicants must meet the following
basic requirements): Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit
qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3g, this part.) 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 listed below: (a) Six months of experience in the
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).
English Language Proficiency: Health Technicians (Ophthalmology)
must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38
U.S.C. 7402(d) and 38 U.S.C. 7407(d). May qualify based on being
covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA
Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to
current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the
criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the basic
requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria
must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of
candidates. GS-08 candidates must have the following: At least one
(1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next
lower grade level (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the
occupation in the organization. Examples of this experience
include: 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. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook
5019. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005/98,
Part II, Appendix G-52, Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
Qualification Standard.
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