Health Technician (Occupational)

Department of Defense • Everett, WA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

About the Position: This is a Health Technician (Occupational Health) position in Dir of Clinical Support Occupational Medicine at Pacific Rim Branch Health Clinic Everett. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain NIOSH approved Spirometry certification within six months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Tri-Service Hearing Technician Certification within six months of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Within six months of employment. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 15 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Review all pertinent data and determine requirements for ancillary testing and occupational health medical surveillance program placement.
• Evaluate patients for referral to nurse or physician.
• Perform various screenings such as vision, vital signs, spirometry, audiometry, and electrocardiograms (EKGs) and review results for completeness and accuracy.
• Refer abnormal vital signs, vision screenings, EKS, audiometry, and spirometry results to an occupational health nurse (OHN) or provider for evaluation per clinic standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Verify and order all indicated laboratory studies, X rats, immunizations and other ancillary tests as appropriate.
• Document pertinent data in the medical record on other documents, as appropriate for the examination being performed on both hard and electronic copies.
• Comply with Infection control guidelines and practices including universal precautions.
• Triage patients as they arrive, identifying those whose examinations/evaluations will need to be expedited.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees