<p>The Health Technician (Optometry) at the advanced level demonstrates knowledge of complex examinations and techniques, including advanced color vision testing, advanced perimetry, and advanced ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic testing. The health technician (optometry) provides advanced triage of patients, as well as patient education and training for complex eye and vision conditions.</p> <p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional</p> <p>The technician performs a wide range of optometric tasks in optometric examinations and corrective procedures in support of the professional optometry staff at the VA hospital. The technician should have an effective working relationship with other clinical personnel in maintaining the efficiency and operation of the optometry clinic.</p> <p>Major duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Assists in patient care under the direct supervision of the optometrist to include: </li><li>Conducts initial interviews with patient to gather medical history and information on visual complaints, past eye injuries and family histories of eye diseases. </li><li>Examination of the eye by means of automated manual refraction subject to the optometrists' clinical determination of the patient's refractive error. </li><li>Instillation of eye drops such as topical anesthetics, mydriatics, cycloplegics, the instillation of eye ointments, and the administration of oral medications. </li><li>Evaluation of intraocular pressure and corneal thickness with method indicated by optometrist. </li><li>The technician will effectively rotate responsibilities with other technicians to provider support for visual field, optical coherence tomography (OCT), corneal/scleral topography, photography. </li><li>The technician will demonstrate knowledge of instruments, procedures, supplies, and equipment in the optometry clinic and assumes responsibility for their maintenance. </li><li>The technician will work with the clinic clerks and optometry staff to assist as needed with administrative tasks such as secure messaging and phoning patients, as well as maintain effective lines of communication within the optometry section, surgical service, and other disciplines. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm</p> <p>Telework: Not eligible for Telework</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 53947F</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>