Health Technician (BU)
NOTE:
This is a TERM appointment, this position is temporary and not-to-exceed 3 years. Please see further details in the Additional Information section below. This Health Technician position is located in the Imaging Service at the VA Central CA Healthcare System (VACCHCS), Fresno, CA. The incumbent will perform a wide range of clinical and administrative functions. Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Transports patients and/or charts to and from various sections within facility. Receives and interprets requests/instructions for procedures for medical or health care personnel. Utilizes knowledge to manage potential hazards that may occur due to exams. Maintains sterility of equipment and educates patient to not contact the sterile field. Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with emphasis on sterile technique, the storage of sterile supplies, disposal of body fluids and 'sharps', proper attire, hand-washing practices, and continuing education. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure by utilizing appropriate safety equipment and processes. Assists and anticipates the needs of the radiologist and technologist. Assists in positioning the patients for a variety of difficult procedures. Receives and directs patients and answers routine inquiries. Independently explains exams to patients in terms the patient will comprehend. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients, including the registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system. Properly identifies patient images. Provides general clerical/administrative support for office, which includes covering front desk and/or scheduling suite during absences and/or for lunch coverage, as needed. Work Schedule:
The candidate should expect to work during any of the of the following tours of duty. Specifics can be discussed during the interview process. Monday through Friday 8am to 4:
30pm Monday through Friday 3:
30pm to 12:
00am Monday through Friday 12:
00pm to 8:
30pm Saturday through Sunday 8:
00am to 8:
30pm with two days during the week 12:
00am to 8:
30am Saturday through Sunday 8:
00pm to 8:
30am with two days during the week 12:
00am to 8:
30am Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Technician (BU)/PD01020A Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required PCS Relocation Allowances:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks (1 year) must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-6 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. 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. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. If you have not held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks (i.e., you are a Wage Grade employee) or you applying under VRA, you are an exception to this rule. NOTE:
If you are an exception to the TIG requirement, you must still meet the below minimum qualifications for the position. GS-06 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The below experience MUST be detailed on your resume to be found qualified for this position. Specialized experience will typically include but are not limited to the following:
Transports patients and/or charts to and from various sections within facility; Ensures patient care areas are clean and stocked with equipment/supplies; Interprets requests and/or instructions for procedures for medical or health care personnel; Independently explains procedures to patients and helps position patients for a variety of difficult procedures; Maintains sterility of equipment and adheres to infection control and safety policies/techniques; Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients, including the registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. You will be rated on the following on the following Competencies for this position:
Communications:
Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear dissemination of information and ideas; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions. Information Management:
Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Technical Competence:
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. 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. Physical Requirements:
Work is mostly sedentary; however, walking, standing, bending, stooping and carrying lightweight documents, folders and manuals are required. Walking throughout the Service and within the medical center is required for transporting patients/charts. 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.
This is a TERM appointment, this position is temporary and not-to-exceed 3 years. Please see further details in the Additional Information section below. This Health Technician position is located in the Imaging Service at the VA Central CA Healthcare System (VACCHCS), Fresno, CA. The incumbent will perform a wide range of clinical and administrative functions. Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Transports patients and/or charts to and from various sections within facility. Receives and interprets requests/instructions for procedures for medical or health care personnel. Utilizes knowledge to manage potential hazards that may occur due to exams. Maintains sterility of equipment and educates patient to not contact the sterile field. Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with emphasis on sterile technique, the storage of sterile supplies, disposal of body fluids and 'sharps', proper attire, hand-washing practices, and continuing education. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure by utilizing appropriate safety equipment and processes. Assists and anticipates the needs of the radiologist and technologist. Assists in positioning the patients for a variety of difficult procedures. Receives and directs patients and answers routine inquiries. Independently explains exams to patients in terms the patient will comprehend. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients, including the registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system. Properly identifies patient images. Provides general clerical/administrative support for office, which includes covering front desk and/or scheduling suite during absences and/or for lunch coverage, as needed. Work Schedule:
The candidate should expect to work during any of the of the following tours of duty. Specifics can be discussed during the interview process. Monday through Friday 8am to 4:
30pm Monday through Friday 3:
30pm to 12:
00am Monday through Friday 12:
00pm to 8:
30pm Saturday through Sunday 8:
00am to 8:
30pm with two days during the week 12:
00am to 8:
30am Saturday through Sunday 8:
00pm to 8:
30am with two days during the week 12:
00am to 8:
30am Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Technician (BU)/PD01020A Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required PCS Relocation Allowances:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks (1 year) must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-6 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. 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. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. If you have not held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks (i.e., you are a Wage Grade employee) or you applying under VRA, you are an exception to this rule. NOTE:
If you are an exception to the TIG requirement, you must still meet the below minimum qualifications for the position. GS-06 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The below experience MUST be detailed on your resume to be found qualified for this position. Specialized experience will typically include but are not limited to the following:
Transports patients and/or charts to and from various sections within facility; Ensures patient care areas are clean and stocked with equipment/supplies; Interprets requests and/or instructions for procedures for medical or health care personnel; Independently explains procedures to patients and helps position patients for a variety of difficult procedures; Maintains sterility of equipment and adheres to infection control and safety policies/techniques; Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients, including the registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. You will be rated on the following on the following Competencies for this position:
Communications:
Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear dissemination of information and ideas; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions. Information Management:
Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Technical Competence:
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. 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. Physical Requirements:
Work is mostly sedentary; however, walking, standing, bending, stooping and carrying lightweight documents, folders and manuals are required. Walking throughout the Service and within the medical center is required for transporting patients/charts. 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:
$38,921 to $50,598 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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