Health Technician

Summary

About the Position: This position is located within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Clinic section at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center (formerly known as Fort Belvoir Community Hospital). This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD.

Duties

• Draws up parenteral medications such as steroid injections and local anesthetics.
• Assists orthopedic surgeons in the operating room by anticipating requirements and providing specialized equipment that may be needed for procedures.
• Removes sutures, staples and external fixators.
• Consults with the orthopedic surgeons and supply consultants in keeping update in the newest and most economical casting materials, functional braces, techniques and equipment.
• Receives patient medical records and x-rays.

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 performing patient intake screening; using various automated systems for electronic medical records; stock medical supplies; and assisting physician with triage or examinations. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service.

Education

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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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.