Health Technician

Summary

About the Position:

This position falls under the Defense Health Agency - National Capital Region at ATAMMC, Internal Medicine, performing a combination of technical (nonprofessional medical) and administrative tasks related to the treatment and care of patients in a hospital.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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Duties

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• Conducts intake procedures.
• Provides health care to a range of patients presenting with complex or multiple systems dysfunctions and/or disorders.
• Addresses health promotion topics with patients.
• Responds as a member of the emergency response team (ERT) for medical emergencies.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice to include EKGs, Ear Irrigations, Swabs, sterile dressing application and packing, enemas, suture/staple application and removal.
• Assists physician in performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures ranging from routine to specialized.
• Ensures medical records are prepared and available.
• Ensures proper computer entry of patient data and equipment settings.
• Ensures the sterile condition and adequacy of supplies in patient care areas and storage rooms.
• obtains general medical information, including allergies and drug sensitivities.
• Takes vital signs.
• Records vital signs.
• Applies orthopedic splints as prescribed by physician.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Health Technician:

Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) performing clinical support tasks such as obtaining vital signs; 2.)scheduling appointments; and 3.)performing clerical duties in a medical office. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04)

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Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as Health Sciences.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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