Health Technician (Otolaryngology)
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located in the Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Department at the Madigan Army Medical Center in JBLM, WA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Major duties
Direct the flow of patients; obtain medical and personal data and accurately transcribe into the patient medical record (hard copy and/or electronic) according to established techniques and procedures. Manage inventory, cleans and stocks exam and operating rooms with the appropriate equipment and disposables and follow relevant infection control, safety, and equipment management procedures. Perform inventory of assigned examining rooms to ensure adequate supplies are in stock. Prepare schedules for daily appointments, conduct check-in procedures, and records data utilizing automated computer-based systems. Ensure the sterile condition and adequacy of supplies in patient care areas and storage rooms. Assist anesthetist during induction and throughout surgical procedure. Prepare, perform, handle and documents specimens and arrange for laboratory and other tests.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in the federal service which includes updating electronic medical records using automated computer systems; preparing sterile fields for surgical procedures; monitoring medical supply inventories; and processing laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Medical Technician, Nursing, or Medical Assistant. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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.
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