Health Technician (Dermatology)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in the Dermatology Clinic, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Goose Creek, South Carolina. Work will be completed in patient exam/procedure rooms and administrative office spaces. Working hours will be 0730-1600 Monday through Friday with exception of Federal holidays. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Assist physicians in the performance of dermatological treatments and minor surgical procedures.
• Provide post-operative and follow-up patient care such as applying dressings and cleaning and redressing surgical wounds.
• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling patients, managing inventory, and maintaining records.
• Provide patient counseling and education.
• Treat patient skin disorders, perform skin tests, and draw blood for serological tests.
• Maintain cleanliness of procedure room.
• Examine tissue scrapings under microscope for specific pathological organisms or infected cell.
• Administer timed ultraviolet light treatments in accordance with written prescription from physician.
• Prepare smears and stains such as Wrights or Giemsa-stained crush.
• Follow infection control standards for machines and areas to ensure patient safety.
• Prepare equipment and materials needed by physician.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) providing patient care before, during, or after surgical procedures; 2) assisting physicians with surgical or dermatological procedures; 3) communicating with patients and clinicians about medical information; and 4) maintaining the cleanliness of the procedure room. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Preferred Certifications: Certified Dermatology Tech (CDT), Associate of Certified Dermatology Tech (ACDT), AND/OR Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech (CSPDT).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other 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 or relocation incentives 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.