Job opening: Health Technician (Surgical)
Salary: $64 722 - 84 135 per year
Published at: Dec 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Duties
Perform suture removal and assist in surgery as a circulating technician, scrub technician.
Screen patients for appointments by measuring and documenting vital signs.
Assure cleanliness of all work spaces and operating suites.
Utilize various computer programs and systems to update patient data and information.
Deliver laboratory specimen to appropriate testing area.
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 requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are 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.
- 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.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds 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 current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes provide assistance in the operating room to members of the surgical team (e.g. surgeon, anesthetist, or registered nurse) performing any of the following: preparing the patient for surgery, screen patients prior to surgery, and pass medical instruments or drugs or supplies during surgery and administrative duties such as answering phoned, schedule appoints or data entry. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
Education
See Qualifications section for education requirements
Contacts
- Address JT-DHA-DD83DV DHA SAN DIEGO MKT-CAMP PENDLETON
DO NOT USE
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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