Job Description

Job Title: Health Technician

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job Description

SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located in Fort Jackson, Richland, South Carolina. Serves as a Health Technician in any of several areas of a Medical Treatment Facility and performs nonprofessional nursing care, appointment clerical functions, and receptionist duties, record keeping tasks associated with patient care and treatment, or a combination of all these functions.This is a Direct Hire SolicitationOverviewOpen & closing dates09/30/2024 to 10/07/2024Salary$39,576 – $51,446 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 5Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHAJA244446131341HWControl number811618300This job is open toDuties

• Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
• Take and record blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height and weight.
• Obtain pulse oximeter readings and notifies registered nurse for abnormal readings per protocol.
• Perform a behavioral health screening. Documents patients’ chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.
• Participate in promoting patient compliance with health activities in accordance with Patient Centered Medical Home and other DHA initiatives/OPORDS.
• Apply and remove bandages, binders, simple dressings and hot and cold packs.
• Assist patients in walking, moving, and changing positions and prevents obstruction, dislodgment and unnecessary movement of drainage, suction, and parenteral fluid apparatus.
• Clean wounds and applies bandages after suturing and assists in removal of sutures, staples, and dressings.
• Assure accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Perform routine procedures, such as EKGs, eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages.
• Assist with the admission and discharge of patients and the maintenance of medical records to include filing, adding demographic information.
• Maintain accountability for actions and control of vaccines.
• Receive telephone calls, patients, and visitors to the medical facility, ascertains the nature of the call or visit, obtains identifying information and determines the nature and urgency of the patient’s request.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Incumbent must be willing to periodically travel outside the installation (up to 5 percent of total duty time).
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a …
• …DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position is covered by Health Affairs Policy 97006, 23 Oct. 96, which requires the incumbent to obtain Hepatitis B Immunization unless exempted by a physician as well as an immunization screening as a condition of employment.
• Employees placed on this PD prior to 1 November are encouraged but not required to have the Hepatitis B series or an immunization screening. Hepatitis B vaccination is required within 30 days of entering on duty (EOD).
• This position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
• This position may require shift work to include night, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• This is an inclement weather position. The incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during inclement weather conditions.
• Position requires the ability to lift 40 lbs.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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 .Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing clerical support within a medical treatment facility (MTF) or clinic; scheduling medical appointments for patients; takes and records vital signs such as blood pressure, respirations, temperature, height, weight, and other required measurements; performing phlebotomy techniques to collect and/or distribute blood samples; screens for immunizations and input lab requests in automated database. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).OREducation: 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, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Health Technician, Health Science, or Health Services.
ORCombination 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.EducationFOREIGN 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.
• 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.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit

for more information. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
information sheet. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected Salary: $39576 – 51446 per year

Location: Jackson, SC

Job Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:47:02 GMT