Health Technician (Audiology)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Desmond T Doss Health Clinic on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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Duties

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• Perform audiometric testing, data entry and administrative functions for the Hearing Conservation program.
• Maintain and keep operational the clinics microprocessor audiometer.
• Coordinate daily number of patients required for testing and ensure medical records are available during testing.
• Conduct follow-up audiometric monitoring and refer patients to audiologists or to other medical clinics as needed.
• Provide health education classes for the Hearing Conservation Program.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties to include maintaining schedules, updating materials, and meeting reporting requirements.

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.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Pre-employment physical required and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the ability to lift 45 lbs.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network.
• This position requires the incumbent to currently possess or obtain a Council for Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification within three months of hire date.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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.

Requirement for: GS-0640-05

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing patients for audiology or similar types of testing/procedures, operating medical instruments or equipment, and entering information in an automated medical information system. 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: A full 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 audiology.

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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.

Requirement for: GS-0640-06

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing audiological examination tests and evaluations, operating and maintaining audiometric instruments and equipment, and entering information in an automated medical information system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education : A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as audiology.

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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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. 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.
• Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Enhanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• 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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