Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

Veterans Health AdministrationSyracuse, New York

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Job type
Not stated by the source
Department
Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary
USD 55,882–72,644 per year (as published by the source)
Posted
2026-10-27
Applications close
2026-11-10 · Closes today

Description

Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. The Full Performance Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educates patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents.