Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This position is located at Fort Riley, Kansas Please see 'Additional Information' section for incentives offered This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation

Perform ophthalmic/refractive clinical and surgical support activities.

Assist in the operating room as a Laser System Operator for various refractive surgery laser platforms.

Perform specialized testing on patients referred from Ophthalmology Department.

Monitor patient responses continually during clinical examination or surgical procedures.

Document study results on appropriate refractive surgery forms, including a written summary evaluation where indicated.

Independently perform a wide variety of complex non-invasive ophthalmic studies on patients/research subjects to provide data for pre and post operative testing and research studies.