Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counselling. At the Advanced Level, Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) perform complex ophthalmic technical duties with considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs pupil evaluation, recording pupil size, shape, symmetry, reaction to light and accommodation, and performs the swinging light test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect.
Performs advanced color vision testing of the entire visual spectrum to detect complex color vision defects such as monochromats, dichromats, and anomalous trichromats Performs refractometry utilizing retinoscopy to determine spectacle prescription. Measures eyeglass prescriptions using a manual lensometer, recording sphere, cylinder, axis, and prism in both plus and minus cylinder.
Performs A-scan ultrasonography, including intraocular lens calculations, using immersion A-scan on eyes with complex pathology such as corneal scarring, irregular and/or high astigmatism, zonular weakness, high refractive error that requires multiple alternative calculating formulas. Performs B-scan ultrasonography to identify intraocular masses or abnormalities.
May assist as scrub technician in main OR surgical procedures, set up of sterile fields, operation and maintenance of phacoemulsification and vitrectomy units, cryosurgery, endolaser units, all of which require a thorough understanding of complex instrumentation and the ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently during surgical procedures and care of instruments.
Assists with the microbiology testing of patients with sight-threatening ocular infections, preparing instrumentation and media for intraocular biopsy and/or culture. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 730am until 4:00 pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 62260F Travel Required: 75% Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
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Frank.Bush1@va.gov · 404-321-6111 X124575
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $65271 – $84857/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This is a Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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