This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL (578) - a Level 1a Complexity VHA Facility.

Duties

The incumbent aids patients in the Ophthalmology Clinic environment through supportive activities such astransporting patient to/from waiting areas to clinic, to examinations and appointments, and aids in makingthe patient environment organized and efficient. The incumbent aids patients who are confused ordisoriented by accompanying them until turned over to a risk-free environment. The incumbent may alsobe assigned as a patient sitter, one to one, as well as assisting patients in the rest room on an as needed basis. Reports all pertinent information to a Clinical Staff member when patient is transferred.The incumbent is responsible for: Patient transport between the between the main eye clinic (A153) and the eye diagnostic center (C127) as needed. Checking in with Clinical Staff member on assigned Ophthalmology Clinic to receive work assignments based on patient examinations in accordance with established procedures and schedules; provides patients with special requests as needed. Aiding Ophthalmology Technicians and Residents with triaging patients and non-clinical activity related to fluorescein angiograms, setting up injections and minor procedures performed by Clinical Staff. Picking up and delivering laboratory specimens, specimen containers and blood or blood products for transfusion. Picking up and delivering equipment, training materials, medical-records, surgical schedules, prescriptions, consults, and requests. Adhering to safety procedures of the Ophthalmology Clinic including infection control, transport of biohazards and monitoring oxygen, I.V.'s and catheter lines during transport. Restocking all personal protection equipment cabinets at least twice daily or as needed to maintain proper stock levels. Aiding Clinical Staff including cleaning clinic areas according to established procedures among other tasks. Maintaining the patient's safety while proving close supervision of the high fall risk patient. Assisting in Transferring patient to the exam chair Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30a-4p. Schedule may be adjusted, hiring manager will provide details Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Aid - Ophthalmology/PD03964A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/04/2023. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education s described below: General Experience: You must have six (6) months general experience (any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work or experience that provided familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the position). Examples of related general experience include (but are not limited to): direct patient care activities; ability to observe, perceive, use judgment, show initiative, and pay attention to detail; ability to take and record vital signs and other information; ability to politely and courteously provide customer service and relay information; and basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, effect of illness on individuals. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed one-year above high school with courses that included study in medical, health, or related fields. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Transcripts/Student Record Required. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of experience and education post-high school. This education must include courses directly related to the work of this position. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Transcripts/Student Record Required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: 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: The work requires long periods of standing, with minor bending, lifting and pushing. 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/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Tamesha Rogers
• Email: [email protected]