Health Technician ( Occupational Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Campbell, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Technician works at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell. This position conducts occupational health screenings and tests, administers immunizations, performs phlebotomy, and provides first aid and nursing care. It also manages patient records and appointments, arranges referrals, handles administrative tasks, provides health and safety training and briefings, and visits worksites to understand operations and identify the need for medical surveillance testing.

The position requires a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a Council for Accreditation for Occupational Hearing Conservationists certification within six months of employment, with both maintained as applicable. The incumbent must meet required immunization and tuberculosis-testing requirements and complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations. The role is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, requiring the incumbent to report or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies as scheduled. Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the specialized experience, education, or combined education and experience qualification route. Specialized experience includes occupational health testing, recording vital signs, administering routine immunizations, reviewing medical records, and coordinating referrals and appointments. A year of graduate-level education in a directly related field, or a qualifying combination of education and experience, may also meet the requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• 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; and facilitating specialist referrals and patient appointment scheduling; or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• 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 required tuberculosis testing.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Meet suitability and background investigation requirements, including initial investigation and periodic reverification because the position involves recurring interaction with people under age 18.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, with exemption documentation provided upon hire.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency situations when scheduled, as a Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential employee.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

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, and handle administrative tasks.
• Provide health and safety training and briefings.
• Visit worksites to become familiar with operations and determine the need for specific medical surveillance testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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