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HEALTH TECHNICIAN (OPHTHALMOLOGY)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 45 days ago
On-site Saint Louis, MO $42K – $74K Apply by Jun 4, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Saint Louis VA Health Care System is seeking a highly-skilled, Dynamic Ophthalmology Technician to Join our Surgery team in the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care to our Veteran. Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care, and patient counseling.
What You'll Do
- →GS-5 (entry level): This level will respond to the needs of the staff ophthalmologists, the supervisory technician or other designated administrative supervisor who will maintain daily supervision and guidance.
- →Limited routine assignments under daily direct supervision is an integral part of the position.
- →Deviations from unanticipated problems and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or help.
- →The GS-5 Entry Level Ophthalmology Technician is ultimately responsible to the Ophthalmology Technician Supervisor, the Ophthalmology Program Coordinator (if present) and the Chief of Ophthalmology.
- →GS-6 (Development Level 1): Will respond to the needs of the staff ophthalmologists, the supervisory technician or other designated administrative supervisor who will maintain daily supervision and guidance.
- →Basic screening assignments under daily direct supervision is an integral part of the position.
- →Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, complex patients and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or assistance.
- →The GS-6 Developmental Level 1 Ophthalmology Technician is ultimately responsible to the Ophthalmology Technician Supervisor, the Ophthalmology Program Coordinator (if present) and the Chief of Ophthalmology.
- →GS-7 (Developmental Level 2): will respond to the needs of the staff ophthalmologists, the supervisory technician or other designated administrative supervisor who will maintain daily supervision and guidance.
- →Basic screening assignments under daily direct supervision is an integral part of the position.
- →Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, complex patients and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or assistance.
- →The GS-7 Developmental Level 2 Ophthalmology Technician is ultimately responsible to the Ophthalmology Technician Supervisor, the Ophthalmology Program Coordinator (if present) and the Chief of Ophthalmology.
- →GS-8 (Full Performance Level): Will respond to the needs of the staff ophthalmologists, the supervisory technician, or other designated administrative supervisor who will maintain daily supervision and guidance.
- →Independent work is an integral part of the position.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 15c8aabd-cc9b-46c3-be37-eca06439eb8d
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