Health Technician ( Occupational Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Campbell, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This Health Technician position is located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The technician conducts occupational health screenings and diagnostic tests, administers immunizations, performs phlebotomy, and provides first aid and nursing care. The role also includes patient-record management, appointment scheduling, referrals, administrative support, and assistance with occupational health program projects and training. The incumbent visits worksites to understand operations and determine medical surveillance testing needs based on potential exposures. The position is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather or emergency conditions. The position requires Basic Life Support certification, current occupational hearing conservation certification within six months of employment, immunization and tuberculosis screening, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience conducting diagnostic tests such as audiograms, vision screenings, and pulmonary function tests; recording vital signs and administering routine immunizations; reviewing and auditing medical records for accuracy and completeness; and facilitating specialist referrals and scheduling patient appointments. This experience is typically at the GS-06 level.
Alternatively, a 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 Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Environmental Health, or Industrial Hygiene.
Alternatively, a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements: months of experience divided by 12, plus semester hours beyond 60 divided by 60.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain and maintain current Council for Accreditation for Occupational Hearing Conservationists certification within six months of employment.
Meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
Complete tuberculosis testing.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure fitness to perform the duties.
Submit to required background investigation and suitability or fitness determination.
Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and comply with pre-employment and random drug testing requirements.
Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempted with documentation.
Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, as required.
Report to work or remain on duty during severe weather or emergency conditions because the position is Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Conduct health screenings and diagnostic tests, including audiograms, vision tests, pulmonary function tests, EKGs, and blood glucose checks.
Administer immunizations and perform phlebotomy.
Provide first aid and nursing care, including dressing changes and wound care.
Manage patient records, schedule appointments, arrange referrals, answer phones, and take messages.
Assist the Occupational Health Program Manager with projects, including developing presentations, flyers, and training materials.
Provide health and safety training and briefings to employees, supervisors, and commanders.
Visit worksites to become familiar with operations and determine medical surveillance testing needs based on potential exposures.