Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

Summary The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) at this level performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures responsible for checking calibration of instruments prior to the procedure. Responsible for obtaining patient physical history, to include chief complaint; reason for visit; pertinent signs/symptoms; past history both ocular and general; family history; social history; and review of medications and allergies, including current ocular prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional FUNCTIONS/SCOPE OF DUTIES: Clinical Responsibilities: The GS-8 is the full performance level for this assignment. The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) at this level performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures. In addition to the duties expected of the GS-7 level, the following clinical duties and responsibilities are expected at the GS-8 assignment: Checks and performs calibration of technical ophthalmol...