Health Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Schofield Barracks, HI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic located on Schofield Barracks, HI. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include assembling needles and syringes for providers to administer medications subcutaneously, arranging healthcare provider schedules using a physical or electronic calendar to ensure appointment times and procedures are blocked off, utilizing conflict resolution skills to calm disgruntled patients and resolve administrative complaints, using medical databases to document patient complaints regarding objective findings (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, modified mental status/behavioral assessment, height, weight, etc.), taking samples (sputum or urine) and conducting simple tests like vital signs and recording results, and changing dressings and monitoring I.V. fluids.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network.
• Position requires a successful completion of pre-placement and annual medical examinations.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• 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.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 30 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position may be designated "Mission Essential."
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• US Citizens
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Using an Electronic Health Record to check-in patients; 2) Collecting and recording patient vital signs; and 3) performing non-professional direct patient care in a hospital or health clinic setting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

Responsibilities

• Assemble needle and syringe for provider to administer medications subcutaneously.
• Arrange health care provider schedules using a physical or electronic calendar to ensure appointment times and procedures are blocked off.
• Utilize conflict resolution skills to calm disgruntled patients and resolve administrative complaints.
• Utilize medical databases to document patient complaints regarding objective findings (e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, modified mental status/behavioral assessment, height, weight, etc.).
• Take samples (sputum or urine) and conduct simple tests like vital signs and recording results.
• Change dressings and monitor I.V. fluids.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level