Employee will be assigned to Prosthetics and Sensory Aids (Orthotic & Prosthetic Services), VA Health Care System, St. Louis, MO, Jefferson Barracks Division, and is responsible for fabricating and repairing custom molded and made prostheses and orthoses under the supervision of certified practitioners.

Duties

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Fabricates basic and custom prosthetic and orthotic appliances, including but not limited to foot orthotics, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFOs), prostheses (trans-tibial, transfemoral) using a variety of single and composite materials (i.e., acrylic resin, carbon fiber, thermoplastics, silicone, metals, leather, etc.) having numerous curves, angles, and shapes. Completes work utilizing clinician specifications via lab work tickets and/or verbal/written communication. Examines and evaluates parts and structures to determine repairs required and tools/materials necessary to accomplish the work. Determines what bonding agent to use considering such factors as the dimension, density, shape, and thickness of internal elements. Performs functional testing, verifies work log and controls to ensure serialization of products, and stamps off on completed work. Maintains and manages proper inventory and stock levels to ensure componentry and necessary inventory are in stock. Maintains an accurate inventory of fabrication materials. Maintains all chemical inventory in Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in accordance with required safety standards. Maintains safe, clean, and orderly work environment and fabrication laboratory. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Related qualifying experience includesfabricating basic and custom prosthetic and orthotic appliances; utilizing clinician specifications to complete work; determining repairs required and tools necessary; applying commonly used resins, release agents, and epoxies; and utilizing and maintaining a variety of lab equipment and tools (i.e., band saws, grinders, drills, and other power tools). Note: Your resume must clearly support this experience to be creditable. We will not make assumptions regarding experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The position demands a moderate degree of exertion and a high degree of dexterity, long periods of standing and walking. The work requires some physical exertion, prolong periods of standing and working at a variety of machines, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching and stretching to work on devices and appliances. There may be recurring lifting and moving of moderately heavy supplies and equipment such as bags of plaster and large sheets of plastic weighing less than 50 pounds. The work environment is generally in the prosthetic/orthotic laboratory where the employee may be exposed to toxic and caustic fumes and materials and personal protective equipment must be used. The work is frequently around machines, which may expose the employee to dust, noise and potential injury. Employee ensures that all machine safeguards are in place and properly used at all times. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]