Health Technician (Anesthesia)

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, located at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

Duties

• Identify patients, document patient allergies, and ensure personal effects have been removed before beginning intravenous fluids.
• Hand items to the anesthetist such as needles, IV solutions, sterile spinal drugs, etc., obtain requested supplies, and assist with properly positioning patients.
• Procure all non-standard medical supplies and equipment, contact and coordinates all vendor demonstrations, audit and collate evaluation forms, and negotiate pricing on non-standard medical supplies and equipment.
• Perform as Quality Improvement Equipment Control Officer and maintain records of anesthesia equipment service, checkout procedures, biomedical maintenance, and records of malfunctioning equipment for review by inspecting regulatory organizations.
• Aid the anesthetist by getting blood from the blood bank or refrigerator and properly identify specific blood, attach blood recipient sets to blood warming sets, and aid in pumping blood to the patient.
• Aseptically clean, sterilize, and store all reusable anesthesia equipment, clean all anesthesia machines, and keep the anesthesia supply and workroom neat and clean.

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. Basic Requirement for Health Technician (Anesthesia): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the anesthesia process performing such actions as passing items to the anesthetist or recovering patients from anesthesia.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). 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.

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. 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. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.