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The Health Technician is assigned to the Acute Hospital Services Service Line and is responsible for patient related activities which include, medical record management, scheduling of all patients to various clinics, appointments and/or tests, information activities, routing control and other related services for patients. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2023. 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-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: medical record management, scheduling patients for appointments, reports information to staff, routing control, data input, and medical terminology. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Applies Technology to Tasks Customer Service Education and Training Hardware Interpersonal Skills Organizational Awareness Patient Care Teamwork Technical 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. 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/. ["This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2023. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 25, 2023, with subsequent cut-off dates every Friday. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collaborates with clinical staff in the administration and coordination of ward activities. Obtains information to complete and maintain medical records for the unit. Provides guidance and direction on hospital policies and procedures to patients, families, visitors and consulting staff. Serves as the front line administrative staff member of the treatment team coordinating customer needs with other administrative and clinical staff activities. Monitors and records patients vital signs. Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for patients. Maintains an abundant stock of forms and supplies appropriate to manage assigned areas and perform duties in a timely manner. Provides patient education material and other relevant information to patients and their families. Assists Physician and other clinical staff with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists patients with rehabilitation such as range of motion, ambulating, positioning and self-help activities for daily living. Assembles equipment for oxygen therapy. Provides patient flow/processing information as requested. Monitors patients closely for unusual signs of emotional behavior. Provides intensive personal care to patients that require close monitoring of vital signs during critical stages of illness and/or treatment. Applies external urinary devices, safety devices and other supportive devices as indicated or prescribed. Ensures that specimens obtained by Physician are accurately labeled and transported to the lab in a timely manner. Ensures patient health information is secured and protected from unauthorized disclosure at all times. Practices good communication skills with patient clientele and their families. Ensures reusable instruments are pre-cleaned and escorted to dirty utility room. Ensures exam rooms are stocked with adequate supplies in order to perform assigned duties in an efficient manner. Observe and carry out safety measures which include hand washing techniques and other precautions to prevent and control infection. Uses and care for equipment such as various types of examination tables, stretchers, scales, and wheelchairs. Other duties assigned by management Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Position Description/PD#: Health Technician - Operating Room/PD07062A Physical Requirements: Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patient, most of which are stages of unconsciousness. There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. Incumbent must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon."]

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