Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

Summary Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. Performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents. May perform many direct patient care services under the supervision of Ophthalmologists. Performs...