About the Position: This position is located at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Perform a wide range of minor treatment, cast room, minor surgical suite and technical tasks in support of the Orthopedic Clinic. Construct and apply a variety of splints and casts using all forms of casting. Assist with initial casts by holding the fractured areas, handing materials or equipment to the physician, or applying the cast materials. Take patient vital signs to include blood pressure, pulse/heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature. Ensure cast room, surgical suite and treatment rooms are adequately stocked with supplies to include office supplies, operating publications and linen.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Orthopedic Technician: One year of specialized experience which includes setting up medical orthopedic equipment to be used during procedures; applying and removing casts and splints for patients; and assisting the Orthopedic physician in major and minor operating room procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CM DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-LEONARD WOOD ACH DO NOT USE Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk