HEALTH TECHNICIAN (OPHTHALMOLOGY/OPTOMETRY)

About the Position: This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Functions in a combined ophthalmology/optometry clinic whose services include examination, diagnosis, triage and treatment of injuries and disorders of the eye by surgical and medical means. | Screening patients for both optometry and ophthalmology providers. | Act as refractive surgery scrub and laser tech. | Support providers in OR for ophthalmology eye surgeries. | Perform diagnostic testing as requested by the provider.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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 in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with medical procedures related to ophthalmology/optometry; setting up medical equipment for medical procedures; and triaging and treating eye injuries or disorders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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 50 pounds may be required. | Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | This position requires a pre-employment physical annually and thereafter. | This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis. | This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. | Must obtain and/or maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS.