The entry level Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs limited routine assignments under daily direct supervision. Deviations from unanticipated problems and unfamiliar situations are referred to supervisor for a decision or help. Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and glucose levels.
Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and glucose levels. Participate in performance of quality assurance activities such as staff meetings, mandatory educational in-services, quality control reports, systems redesign, and team and morale improvement. Shadowing journey level Ophthalmology technicians. Practicing and developing Ophthalmology technician skills/competency. Complete all VA mandated training in a timely fashion.
This includes online intranet courses and any other venue as required by the V Maintains an active BLS certification. Properly schedule patient appointments, testing, procedures, and consults. Completes appropriate paperwork and computer entries in a timely manner. Properly completes paperwork to order supplies. Ensures availability of medications, supplies and equipment in a clinic area.
Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection, calibration, maintenance, backup and ordering of instruments, supplies and equipment; and reports needed repairs to Biomedical Engineering. Greets, checks-in patients, fields telephone calls and messages in a pleasant and efficient manner and then communicates the information in an appropriate fashion to the appropriate personnel.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (or as determined by supervisor depending on needs of the service) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01787F,01788F,01789F,01790F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
sydnee.haynes@va.gov · 504-635-8084
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45155 – $80525/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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