HEALTH TECHNICIAN (Ophthalmology)
Location: Reno Nevada
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of HEALTH TECHNICIAN (Ophthalmology) right now, this career will be placed in Nevada. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. VacancyID: 709259
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
DUTIES:
The Health Technician will be working at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS), Reno, NV. This position is located in the Eye Clinic.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
Performs a large number of procedures to provide the Ophthalmologists, Optometrists (staff, students, and Residents) identified throughout this document as, eye care provider(s), with information and data necessary for appropriate and timely eye care delivery.
Assists in the care and treatment of eye clinic outpatient, inpatient and clinic consultations.
Creates a positive work environment for all patients that include adult and geriatric patients and staff by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, diplomacy, confidentiality and tact.
WORK SCHEDULE: M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM AND 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM ALTERNATING EVERY 4 TO 6 WEEKS
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 4105C, No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.
minimum REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-6: You must have specialized experience and/or education directly related to this position, which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the assigned duties. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and/or education is subject to verification by investigation. You must show this experience in your resume/application, you may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include but are not limited to: performs Ophthalmic medical photography using various specialized and sophisticated cameras and equipment without distressing the patients; uses Ultrasound biometry for axial lengths of the eye (A-scan, and IOL Master) used in conjunction with keratometry (manual or topography) and refractometry measurements for the purpose of determining the power of an intraocular lens implant following cataract removal; assists in readying patients for exams and procedures in support of the provider(s); schedule clinic appointments, laser appointments, health tech appointments for diagnostic testing, surgical scheduling and assist in the coordination of surgical requests by hospital staff; cleans and sterilize certain equipment and surfaces both before and after each patient and for specific areas in front of each patient prior to examination (i.e. Phoropter and slit-lamp); assists in Ophthalmic surgery and or minor procedures, etc.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION
You must possess 6 months of graduate education with major study in subjects appropriate to the position being filled. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
OR
combinations of experience and education
You must possess equivalent combinations of creditable specialized experience and education as described above to meet the total experience requirements for the position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
minimum REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-7: You must have specialized experience and/or education directly related to this position, which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the assigned duties. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and/or education is subject to verification by investigation. You must show this experience in your resume/application, you may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include but are not limited to: performs duties of Ophthalmic medical photography using various specialized and sophisticated cameras and equipment without distressing the patients; uses Ultrasound biometry for axial lengths of the eye (A-scan, and IOL Master) used in conjunction with keratometry (manual or topography) and refractometry measurements for the purpose of determining the power of an intraocular lens implant following cataract removal; assists in readying patients for exams and procedures in support of the provider(s); must know basic emergency and resuscitation techniques and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) certification; assists providers in obtaining smears, scrapes and biopsies for microbiological tests of the eye and adnexa; also label and handle specimens, media and instruments properly; schedule clinic appointments, laser appointments, health tech appointments for diagnostic testing, surgical scheduling and assist in the coordination of surgical requests by hospital staff; cleans and sterilize certain equipment and surfaces both before and after each patient and for specific areas in front of each patient prior to examination (i.e. Phoropter and slit-lamp); assists in Ophthalmic surgery and or minor procedures, etc.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION
You must have successfully completed one full year of graduate education with major study in subjects appropriate to the position being filled. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
OR
combinations of experience and education
You must possess equivalent combinations of creditable specialized experience and education as described above to meet the total experience requirements for the position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAO's) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: (DON'T RESPOND TO THE KSAO's, ONLY THE QUESTIONNAIRE ON LINE)
SKILL IN CONDUCTING OPHTHALMIC OPTOMETRIC PRE-TESTING.
ABILITY TO CONDUCT OPHTHALMIC OPTOMETRIC TESTING.
ABILITY TO PERFORM ANCILLARY OPHTHALMIC/OPTOMETRIC DUTIES AS NECESSARY.
KNOWLEDGE OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PROCEDURES INVOLVING TECHNICAL APPLICATION OF EQUIPMENT.
ABILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS, WHILE SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent is required to exert moderate physical effort on a regular basis while performing the functions of the position. These functions may be at times physically demanding while the incumbent assists with patient care and work-ups, which can require moving patients from wheel chairs into examination chairs and/or adjusting the patient to perform various diagnostic tests. The incumbent is also involved on a regular basis in performing the operation of multiple devices for the examination of patients. Dexterity of hand-eye and hand-eye-foot coordination is essential and testing may involve standing for extended periods of time with arms at shoulder height with wrist turns. Stooping, bending or kneeling in the normal course of work may be required.
There is the potential for dangerous situations. The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is responsible for the eye care needs of all eligible veterans. The work is performed primarily in the eye clinic with some work performed in other parts of the hospital. In the course of clinical and administrative duties, the incumbent would expect to encounter normal risk and discomforts typical of an office or outpatient clinical setting. There exists potential exposure to contagious diseases.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Please refer to this checklist to ensure proper accreditation and for foreign education requirements.
Veteran's Preference:
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed " SF15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference ," (go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf ) and required documentation with your application materials. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants will be ranked based on four quality groups, as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;
Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and
Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.
After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group. Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group. Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best qualified group. The best qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
The Federal Government has special appointing authorities for persons with qualifying disabilities (go to http://www.opm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp ). For additional information on these, and other special appointing authorities, refer to this checklist or contact the hiring Human Resources Management Service at: 975 Kirman Avenue RENO, NV 89502
OTHER INFORMATION:
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:42:15 GMT