Lead Health Technician Ophthalmology

Lead Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

The Lead Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs difficult ophthalmic technical duties with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Make work assignments, monitor work flow, and provide input on performance.
• Resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain efficient flow of patient care.
• May provide training to eye care staff, students and/or trainees.
• May provide input into special advancements, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Respond to the needs of the staff ophthalmologists, the supervisory technician or other designated administrative supervisor who will maintain daily supervision and guidance.
• Plans and carries out examinations in line with training and accepted practices, and independently makes recommendations about clinical situations, procedures or changes to procedures in some situations.
• Uses methods, recognizes conditions that cause erroneous results or creates dangerous situations, and may independently troubleshoot clinic problems and complex instruments.
• Resolves most differences that arise with patients, coordinates work with others as necessary and interprets policy such as eligibility for prosthetic devices.
• Assists with maintaining an efficient flow of patient care.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Telework: Not available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 82623F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.