About the Position: This Health Tech (Ophthalmology/Optometry) position is located within the Department of Surgery located at Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, CO. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Functions in a combined ophthalmology/optometry clinic whose services include examination, diagnosis, triage and treatment of injuries and disorders of the eye by surgical and medical means. Arranges and maintains scheduling of surgical patients. Coordinates with the operating room and same day surgery personnel for the appropriate setup of lighting, equipment, instruments, window coverings, and all other preliminaries for surgery. Under the direction of the surgeon, ensures setup of all solutions, medications, and the local anesthesia mixtures by the operating room staff. Serves as first surgical assistant and as scrub assistant to the surgeon in surgical procedures. During the procedure, is responsible for the setup of equipment used for cataract extraction, vitreous cutting and aspiration, retinal diathermy and cryopexy, tissue cautery, and any other intraoperative equipment setups as directed by the surgeon. Assists surgeon with laser vision corrective surgery. Prepare room, equipment, laser, administrative issues, and patients for surgery. Performs setup of patient, instruments and other equipment using sterile technique as appropriate.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and/or maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position requires a childcare check due to frequent contact with children.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• Immunization screening is required.
• This is a mission essential position performing a Mission-Critical function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions.
• This position is Inclement Weather Essential. This means that you must be willing to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes documented experience which demonstrates: 1) assisting with medical procedures related to ophthalmology/optometry; 2) setting up medical equipment for medical procedures, 3) triaging and treating eye injuries or disorders. Certified Ophthalmic Asst, Ophthalmic Tech, Ophthalmic Medical Tech (COMT), and Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) desired but not required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CJ DHA CO SPRINGS MKT-EVANS ACH DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk