Health Technician (Ophthalmology)
Location: Nellis AFB Nevada
Description: Department of the Air Force is looking of Health Technician (Ophthalmology) right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The mission of the United States Air Force is to
fly, fight
and
win
Â…in air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of
Global Vigilance, Reach and Power
. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values --
integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do
.
Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position
.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
DUTIES:
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide medical technician support to a military ophthalmologist performing eye care, to include eye surgery, for all eligible military beneficiaries according to governing Air Force and DoD instructions. Major duties include:
·
Acts as Senior Health Technician in charge of opthalmic surgical services.
·
Serves as the lead surgical assistant and scrub technician for the Ophthalmologist in the minor surgical room and in the main operating room of the local military hospital..
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Performs basic ophthalmic clinic duties. Supports care provided by ophthalmologists in determining refractive error and diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, disorders, and injuries in an outpatient clinic setting.
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Performs advanced clinic administration duties.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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To be eligible for this position, you must possess the following:
A. A current national ophthalmic certification as an ophthalmic assistant or higher level from a national ophthalmic association (COA, COT, COMT, OR ABO and JCAHPO). NOTE:
You must submit documentation of the certification with your application
.
AND
B. A current CPR/BLS certification. NOTE:
You must submit documentation of the certification with your application
.
In addition to the above certifications, you must possess one of the following:
A. At least 1 year of specialized experience which was equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal Service (or similar in other pay systems) and that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. This experience must have included providing medical technician support to an optometrist or ophthalmologist performing eye care for eligible beneficiaries.
OR
B. Completed at least 9 hours of graduate study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree in Ophthalmology, Optometry, or another field directly related to this position. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, NOTED UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE ACCECPTABLE AT THIS PHASE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
OR
C. Some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and some of the education as described in B, but less than 9 hours. The percentage of the requirements met must total at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, first determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required. Then, determine your education as a percentage of the education required. Combine the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent) NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, NOTED UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE ACCECPTABLE AT THIS PHASE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.
Knowledge of common diseases of the eye, their effects in ophthalmology, medical causes of eye disease, and basic anatomy and physiology of the visual system.
2.
Knowledge of minor and major surgical procedures to include: cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and extra capsular methods), blepharoplastys, ocular muscle surgeries, chalazion, skin tag, xanthomas, papillomas epithelial cysts, NLD probe, laser procedures, ptosis repairs, trabeculectomy, dacryocystorhynostomy, laceration repairs; as well as surgical instruments and ophthalmic operating room equipment.
3.
Knowledge of ocular pharmacology, aseptic techniques, standardized and automated testing, and ocular emergency protocol.
4.
Skill in the use of ophthalmic instruments to adapt various instruments to perform a full range of specialized tests and nonroutine diagnostic or treatment procedures requiring many steps.
5.
Skill in operating commonly used ophthalmic equipment, computing ophthalmic formulas, adjusting and repairing optical products, using computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, optical ordering software), and documenting patient medical records.
6.
Complete knowledge and ability to counsel patients on ophthalmic testing procedures and surgeries (what's expected of them, what's going to happen to them), and how t administer ophthalmic diagnostic tests using equipment at local military ophthalmology clinic operating room.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
You
MUST
provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts on college letterhead are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Transcripts
must
contain the applicant's name and the name of the college/university/institute.
Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
:
1. Must have and maintain certification as an ophthalmic assistant level or higher level from a national opthalmic association (AOA, ABO, and JCAHPO). This establishes the need for continuing education in the ophthalmic profession and keeps this individual current in ophthalmic standards of care.
2. Previous clinical and operating room experience and experience in speciality clinics (retina, glaucoma, plastics) is desired.
3. Graduation from a military or civilian ophthalmic-specific in-residence training program required.
4. Membership in the Armed Forces Optometric Society (AFOS) is strongly recommended.
5. Must adhere to Joint commission professional standards and 99th Medical Group directives and instructions.
6. Requires current CPS/BLS certification.
7. The position is identified as having "regular contact with children", requiring a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check to be completed on any person selected for the position.
8. Must have vision in both eyes corrected to at least 20/30 in each eye and must not have a detectable central scotoma in either eye.
9. Knowledge of TRICARE/DoD Managed Care program, medical logistics/material and military clinic administration, patient accounting, military spectacle and contact lens ordering process is desirable.
10. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Basis of Rating:
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the KSAs required for the position and rated as shown below.
Additional points are not added for veteran's preference; however, preference is still applied.
Category 3
, Best Qualified:
Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
Category 2
, Well Qualified:
Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
Category 1
, Qualified:
Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
BENEFITS:
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This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc
OTHER INFORMATION:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
www.sss.gov
).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see
http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap
.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at
90
or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants)
: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click
here
for more information.
Incentives
: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Current Federal Civilian employees
may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments:
If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
90-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
HOW TO APPLY:
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Your
Resume
Complete Occupational Assessment Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents
(see Required Documents section below):
Veterans Documentation (if applicable)
College Transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on
Thursday, August 09, 2012
.
To begin the process,
click the
Apply Online
button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page
http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
using the following Vacancy ID
719009
. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note
: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online
:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire
View Occupational Questionnaire
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire
http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
and
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144
. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
THE APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY
11:59 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)
Online Application (Questionnaire)
Resume
Transcripts
,
if qualifying based on education.
VeteransÂ' Preference
- a copy of your DD Form 214 which
include character of service
or
a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which
must
include service dates and character of service.
In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you
must
submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable)
and
a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).
If claiming
5 point veteransÂ' preference
, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Member 4 copy), which includes character of service,
or
a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD214 online:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
30% Disabled Veteran
-
DD 214 (Member 4 copy)
MUST
include Character of Service (if currently Active Duty you may submit a Statement of Service or Proof of Service letter; however, that statement
MUST
include Character of Service
AND
the VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability)
OR
document of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
Documents Not Listed Above
-
Provide required documentation to substantiate your eligibility for the appointment authority you are claiming.
ALL
supporting documentation
must
be submitted at the time of self-nomination or applicants may receive an ineligible rating.
IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT BE REFERRED TO THE HIRING MANAGER.
Electronic submission is the quickest and easiest option.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Jennifer Rowe
Phone: (210)805-3735
Email: JENNIFER.ROWE@OPM.GOV
Agency Information:
AFPC OPM Office
Please do not mail documents
San Antonio, TX
00000
- .
If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Air Force.
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This job starts available on: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:44:41 GMT