The purpose of this position is to serve as a lead person for 3 or more Health Technicians, GS-640-07. The incumbent will perform the same kind of work and level as that done by Health Technicians. The incumbent will serve as a float Health technician for all Division of Nursing Departments to provide care and support for unit specific Nursing staff for wide variety of health care to a wide diversity of people. This position is located at CSU, Division of Nursing, Nursing Admin, Chinle, AZ.

Duties

This position is being re-announced to solicit additional candidates; applicants who previously applied to this announcement need not reapply unless submitting updated information and/or missing forms. Assists with interviewing patients. Educates patients identified diagnosed as high risk for variety of health conditions. Provides health education/promotion interventions. Ensures the work assignments of the employees completed. Assists with planning, managing, evaluating and reporting of health and development projects.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assisting with interviewing patients, and educating patients on high risk health conditions. Assisting patients referred with outside specialty with appointments, education, and transportation. Attending patient care meetings with providers. Presenting information. Networking, and coordinating with the community, and other resource centers. Performing specified screenings in clinic, and in community events. Conducting home visits. Maintaining records of work accomplishments. Providing on-the-job training to team members. Resolving simple, and informal complaints of employees. Creating bulletin board displays, pamphlets, and presentation of materials. Taking meeting minutes. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Chinle Service Unit PO Drawer PH Chinle, AZ 86503 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]