The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Salem VA Medical Center, Specialty Care Service Line, Salem, VA. The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) is expected to perform portions of an outpatient ophthalmological examination under the direct supervision of a physician. Basic Requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENTSUnited States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 38 U.S.C. 7407(d). Experience and Education(1) Experience. One year of experience in a health care fi