Health Technician (Refractive Surgery) Jobs

Job Title

Point Loma Complex San Diego, CA

Job Description

Duties:

• Performs preoperative and post-operative evaluations of surgical patient.
• Attend periodic meetings of department staff to review and evaluate the care and treatment provided to patients.
• Performs ophthalmic photography and retinal angiography.
• Operate and take interior segment photos with digital imaging systems.
• Prepares the operating room for surgical staff.
• Perform direct patient care by compiling information concerning the patient's eyes.
• Obtains ocular and medical history of patients.

Requirements Conditions of Employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 15 pounds is required.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Basic Life Saver certification.

Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available.

Basic Requirements for Health Technician (Refractive Surgery): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing diagnostic eye tests; assisting surgeon during eye surgery and/or procedures; preparing treatment plan for post-op patient care, administering appropriate medications under surgeons directions and maintain patient ocular and general medical history. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Ophthalmic Technician OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Additional information:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess one of the following certification: Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)