Do you have experience providing specialized ophthalmic tests and working with ophthalmic instruments? We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable in performing psychophysical and electrophysical tests of visual function to join our team! As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will be managing various ophthalmic tests (visual acuity, electroetinography, optical coherence tomography, etc.), so please be sure to thoroughly describe your knowledge and experience in ophthalmic tests and instruments.

Duties

Performs psychophysical tests to access visual function (e.g., visual acuity, visual fields, color vision, and dark adaptation). Performs electrophysical tests of visual function (e.g., electroretinography, electro-oculography, and visual evoked potentials). Ability to perform variety of standard research testing devices. Ability to maintain and use a variety of standard patient care equipment and interpret standard test results. Maintain medical record and data management and operations. Enter data into standard EMR database programs and print simple graphs and spreadsheets. Responsible for maintaining instrument inventory required for patient testing. Recognize the standard measurements that are considered normal for each test, and, if measurements are outside of these norms, determines whether procedural error is the cause or notifies the patient's attending physician about any abnormal test results that indicate immediate attention.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Health Technician (Ophthalmology), GS-0640 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. Completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. This degree major must have been in a field of study with coursework directly related to the work of the position to be filled, that included at least 24 semester hours in courses such as biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, medical technology, or physics. OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: perform psychophysical testing to assess visual functions (e.g., measurements of visual acuity, visual fields, color vision, and dark adaptation) on a variety of patients; measure refractive errors using both manual and automatic objective refraction methods and refine these measurements using subjective refractive methods; performing ocular diagnostic procedures (e.g. tonometry, ophthalmic ultrasonography); and performing basic maintenance and cleaning on ocular testing equipment. OR C. A combination of post-baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12506010

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jasmine Buie
• Phone: 3014808751
• Email: [email protected]