Hybrid Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services

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Duties

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Major Duties: Incumbent assists other Integrated Surgical Services/Inpatient-Obstetrics team members by preparing patients for surgery through the Preoperative Clinic and provides assistance in discharge unit as needed. Prepares patient for examinations, surgery, tests and special procedures required in the preoperative processing of patients for surgery. Obtains vital signs, temperature, heights and weights, body mass index calculations girth measurements, pulmonary function tests and other specific parameters as directed. Performs patient treatment as directed. Collects, prepares and transports specimens to laboratory, obtains EKG's aseptic preparation of lines or equipment, discontinuing peripheral IV's, would dressing, application of external monitoring devices, performs test for Accu-Check, guaiac, urine pH, urine pregnancy tests, documents test results and provides reports to the Registered Nurse. Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies. Participates in maintaining a clean safe environment, observing safety regulations and infection control policies. Initiates CPR and other emergency measures as required. Transport patients and equipment to various areas within the hospital. Assists in preparation for a variety of surgical procedures, positioning and draping patients. Maintains strict confidentiality in regards to patients care medication information and chart contents. Ensures appropriate forms and paperwork have been completed in the medical records for information that relates to the specific procedure or surgery that was performed on the patient. Uses automated office equipment to enter medical information into the computer system.

Requirements

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the "Who May Apply" section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see announcement IHS-25-PX-12781705-ESEP/MP. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Health Aid and Technician Series 0640 Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performing a variety of nursing care tasks; obtaining patients' vital signs and documenting it in the health care record; transporting patients and equipment within the hospital; preparing patients for surgical procedures and test; cleaning surgical equipment's according to guidelines; familiar with patients preoperative and postoperative care; charting documents on the computer; and assisting with the maintenance of unit supplies. OR Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. OR: Combination of Education and Experience: A combinations of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualification for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements, however if you are planning to substitute experience with education, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Other Information

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.