This position is located in the Prosthetic Treatment Center, Orthotic Laboratory Section. This position will support the Wheelchair Technicians in the Wheelchair Repair Shop.

Duties

The incumbent provides maintenance to, modification of and repairs to powered and manual wheelchair systems. The incumbent assembles such equipment, designs components not available from the manufacturer, and trains the patient in the safe, effective use and maintenance of the equipment provided. Maintains and repairs mechanical/electrical medical equipment which includes: manual and electric wheelchairs. Determines nature and extent of repairs required, evaluating equipment to determine economic feasibility for repair or replacement. Tests equipment after repair, and new equipment to assure proper functioning; conducts preventative maintenance inspection of equipment to assure proper functioning; conducts preventive maintenance inspection of equipment, and instructs user in operator-level preventative maintenance of equipment. Documents service or treatment provided in patients' records to comply with Quality Management and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements. Maintains adequate inventory of parts and supplies to accomplish duties. Check, receives, and certifies all receipts for stock replenishment for materials ordered ensuring exact receipt of quantity and quality specified for order. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Equipment Worker/PD00068A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/15/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking 3-4 hours Standing 1-2 hours Kneeling 2-3 hours Repeated bending 2-3 hours Both legs required Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle Specific visual requirement (corrective lenses may be permitted) Both eyes required Depth perception Hearing (aid may be permitted) Mental and emotional stability Incumbent works in a health care environment in providing items and services to a myriad of customers. These duties can be performed in a number of different environments, including but not limited to an office setting, fitting rooms, the laboratory where fabrication is conducted as well as the therapy treatment rooms and the waiting areas where counseling and discussions with veterans and family members would be conducted.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]