HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN
This position has a high degree of visibility throughout the medical center and the general public as a result of direct patient care contact with the Veteran population, many of whom are severely disabled. A display of positive image on the behalf of the VA is critical and required. The incumbent should be highly motivated to seek ways to expedite patient processing, accomplish the VA mission and adapt to the ever-changing world of health care.Under the guidance of the prosthetic/orthotist, fits clients with devices prescribed by physicians. The incumbent measures, fits and repairs appliances, such as corsets, belts, trusses, orthopedic shoes, or simple braces for cases which require standard techniques. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting in the assembly of components for custom orthotic/prosthetic devices. This position utilizes and manages Prosthetic Inventory Package, analyzes stock levels and usage schedules to determine funds required and execution of budget plans for assigned inventory. The incumbent analyzes, coordinates, and controls management of assigned items of material, computes requirements for assigned items, and uses a range of principles, concepts, and methodologies to determine need, while responding to fluctuations in rates of usage, cost, availability for established suppliers, alternative sources of supply and other similar conditions. This position will require the employee to use credit cards to purchase stock and patient items, and manage inventory using the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (P&SAS) inventory system. Employee will measure, fit, and train patient on use/care of off the shelve orthotic equipment. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN/PD502-5782-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2019. BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Preferred Experience - The preferred candidate will possess American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc (ABC) or Board for Orthotists/Prosthetists Certification (BOC) Accreditation. Minimum
Qualifications:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
ability to use equipment and tools (such as Sutton Shoe Machine, Vertical Alignment Jig Cast Saw, Pneumatic Tools, Drill Press, Band Saw); knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices in the proper maintenance of equipment and tools; ability to plan effectively, set priorities, and coordinate activities in a clinical setting; ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse group of people; and knowledge of standard computer software packages sufficient to generate a variety of reports, form charts, spreadsheets, and other data formats.OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCommunicationComputer SkillsTechnical Competence 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Duties require regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, reaching, carrying supplies, and similar activities. Duties require the incumbent be able to lift. Occasionally it may be necessary to lift supplies and objects weighing as much as 50 pounds. Requires use of proper body mechanics. Incumbent must be able to work in stressful situations. The Lab is busy with patients, phones ringing and sometimes very irate patients who need to be subdued. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN/PD502-5782-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2019. BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Preferred Experience - The preferred candidate will possess American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc (ABC) or Board for Orthotists/Prosthetists Certification (BOC) Accreditation. Minimum
Qualifications:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
ability to use equipment and tools (such as Sutton Shoe Machine, Vertical Alignment Jig Cast Saw, Pneumatic Tools, Drill Press, Band Saw); knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices in the proper maintenance of equipment and tools; ability to plan effectively, set priorities, and coordinate activities in a clinical setting; ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse group of people; and knowledge of standard computer software packages sufficient to generate a variety of reports, form charts, spreadsheets, and other data formats.OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCommunicationComputer SkillsTechnical Competence 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Duties require regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, reaching, carrying supplies, and similar activities. Duties require the incumbent be able to lift. Occasionally it may be necessary to lift supplies and objects weighing as much as 50 pounds. Requires use of proper body mechanics. Incumbent must be able to work in stressful situations. The Lab is busy with patients, phones ringing and sometimes very irate patients who need to be subdued. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$42,053 to $54,670 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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