Health Technician (Gastroenterology) GS-0640-06

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

This position is located at Naval Medical Center with the Directorate of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division in San Diego, California.
Health Technician (Gastroenterology)
Directorate of Surgery (Ophthalmology). The individual is responsible for providing patient care, supporting diagnostic procedures, patient teachings; and administrative support work in connection with the care and treatment given to patients.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assisting physician in performing procedures for patient treatment; 2) ensuring examination rooms are prepared for patient procedures; and 3) assuring adherence to equipment sterilization safety measures.
• Completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as appropriate health personnel.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all biopsy procedures including endoscopic biopsies, polypectomies, rectal biopsies, and liver biopsies.
• Responsible for assistance to physicians during specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Ensure adherence to sterile techniques and other established safety measures to prevent patient infection and cross-contamination.
• Assure charts and X-rays are available for procedures and administers appropriate pre-medications orally or intramuscularly.
• Perform in-service orientation and teaching of ward personnel and patient teaching in accordance with clinic and hospital policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed