EGA Associates
Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Technician
EGA Associates, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Client Name:
Washington DC VAMC
Job Type:
Local
Position Urgency:
Normal
Offering:
Allied
Profession:
Ophthalmology
Specialty:
Ophthalmic Technician
Job ID:
17250355
Shift Details:
Shifts per week: 5; scheduledHrs_1: 40.0
Job Order Details:
Start Date: 2025-10-29; End Date: 2027-11-17; Duration: 107 Week(s); Float Required: No; Call Required: No
Responsibilities / Tasks
The Ophthalmic Technician is required to be physically present at the hospital during their scheduled work hours.
Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. At the Advanced Level, Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs difficult ophthalmic technical duties with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The higher-level duties consist of significant scope and administrative independence.
The Ophthalmic technician will perform:
Refractometry (refraction) utilizing autorefraction and manual phoropter to determine spectacle prescription
Visual acuity measurement and refraction
Kinetic visual field testing (Humphrey or Goldmann)
Intraocular pressure measurements by applanation tonometry, icare, and other current methods
Pupil evaluation recording pupil size, shape, symmetry, reaction to light and accommodation, and any abnormalities, including relative afferent pupillary defect
Basic slit lamp biomicroscopy evaluation to check for abnormalities prior to dilation (i.e.: anterior chamber depth/iris anomalies)
May perform advanced color vision testing of the entire visual spectrum to detect complex color vision defects such as monochromats, dichromats and anomalous trichromats
Measures eyeglass prescriptions using manual or automated lensometer, recording sphere, cylinder, axis and prism in both plus and minus cylinder
Performs A-scan ultrasonography, including intra-ocular 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
Determines the corneal curvature by either manual keratometry or automated topography
Performs slit lamp photography
May perform anterior segment OCT, confocal microscopy, electroretinography, electrooculography, and visual evoked potential
Performs fluorescein or indocyanine green (ICG) angiography, with diagnostic photography of retinal vessels and fundus photography
Performs thorough preparatory cleaning of critical reusable medical equipment used in surgical procedures
Assists in minor clinical surgical procedures, including laser surgery and intravitreal injections
Ophthalmic Technician work independently with above tasks.
Qualifications and Requirements
The contractor shall provide a broad range of technical knowledge and experience in eye care. Contractor must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). The COA certification is JCAHPO’s entry-level certification examination for a Health Technician (Ophthalmology).
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of personal computer operation, computerized data entry storage and recall, collect data and maintain patient records.
The contractor should have experience working with an interdisciplinary team comprised of highly educated professionals and front-line staff.
Client / Settings
Client Type:
Government
Setting:
Hospital (Inpatient)
Address:
50 Irving Street, Nw
City:
Washington
State:
DC
EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Client Name:
Washington DC VAMC
Job Type:
Local
Position Urgency:
Normal
Offering:
Allied
Profession:
Ophthalmology
Specialty:
Ophthalmic Technician
Job ID:
17250355
Shift Details:
Shifts per week: 5; scheduledHrs_1: 40.0
Job Order Details:
Start Date: 2025-10-29; End Date: 2027-11-17; Duration: 107 Week(s); Float Required: No; Call Required: No
Responsibilities / Tasks
The Ophthalmic Technician is required to be physically present at the hospital during their scheduled work hours.
Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. At the Advanced Level, Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs difficult ophthalmic technical duties with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The higher-level duties consist of significant scope and administrative independence.
The Ophthalmic technician will perform:
Refractometry (refraction) utilizing autorefraction and manual phoropter to determine spectacle prescription
Visual acuity measurement and refraction
Kinetic visual field testing (Humphrey or Goldmann)
Intraocular pressure measurements by applanation tonometry, icare, and other current methods
Pupil evaluation recording pupil size, shape, symmetry, reaction to light and accommodation, and any abnormalities, including relative afferent pupillary defect
Basic slit lamp biomicroscopy evaluation to check for abnormalities prior to dilation (i.e.: anterior chamber depth/iris anomalies)
May perform advanced color vision testing of the entire visual spectrum to detect complex color vision defects such as monochromats, dichromats and anomalous trichromats
Measures eyeglass prescriptions using manual or automated lensometer, recording sphere, cylinder, axis and prism in both plus and minus cylinder
Performs A-scan ultrasonography, including intra-ocular 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
Determines the corneal curvature by either manual keratometry or automated topography
Performs slit lamp photography
May perform anterior segment OCT, confocal microscopy, electroretinography, electrooculography, and visual evoked potential
Performs fluorescein or indocyanine green (ICG) angiography, with diagnostic photography of retinal vessels and fundus photography
Performs thorough preparatory cleaning of critical reusable medical equipment used in surgical procedures
Assists in minor clinical surgical procedures, including laser surgery and intravitreal injections
Ophthalmic Technician work independently with above tasks.
Qualifications and Requirements
The contractor shall provide a broad range of technical knowledge and experience in eye care. Contractor must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). The COA certification is JCAHPO’s entry-level certification examination for a Health Technician (Ophthalmology).
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of personal computer operation, computerized data entry storage and recall, collect data and maintain patient records.
The contractor should have experience working with an interdisciplinary team comprised of highly educated professionals and front-line staff.
Client / Settings
Client Type:
Government
Setting:
Hospital (Inpatient)
Address:
50 Irving Street, Nw
City:
Washington
State:
DC
EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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