This position is located within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in the Patient Care Service Line. The primary purpose of the Health Technician is to provide technical support to the staff podiatrist so that optimal podiatric care can be given to Veterans.

Duties

Major Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Performs a variety of standardized and routine procedures that are non-invasive which includes debriding corns and calluses, trimming non-dystrophic nails, and providing blister care Provides prophylactic instruction on nail and blister care Writes history, findings, and treatments in CPRS in the appropriate note format Performs a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examinations and evaluation of patients Evaluates the condition and determines if referral to a Podiatrist is required or if the condition is such that treatment may be initiated by the incumbent Prepares podiatric work-up, x-rays, laboratory or other requests as required; performs debridement of ingrown or fungal toenails Assists Podiatrist in a variety of specialized treatments, procedures and tests Receives and prepares patient for examination and treatment, prepares outpatient procedure room for appropriate foot procedures, ensures necessary supplies, instruments and materials are present Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of clinic operation Performs various routine and general clinic administrative functions including ordering and stocking of supply items, medications accountability, and ensures quality control of stock items Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This is not a telework position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician - Podiatry/PD11796A Physical Requirements: The work of this position requires walking, standing, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and occasional heavy lifting of equipment or patients. The work requires above average agility and dexterity.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to a practical knowledge of podiatric medicine and systemic disorders related to the feet and lower legs; familiarity with common podiatric surgical procedures at a level sufficient to educate and prepare patients for surgery; basic knowledge of the pathophysiology of diabetes and specifically how it affects the lower extremities; ability to perform diabetic and general foot exams and use technical equipment such as hand held doppler for blood flow, Weinstein monofilament and various other neurological instruments for neuropathy and skin exams; knowledge necessary to case for orthotics, make modifications, and fit and order diabetic shoes, braces and splints; and a knowledge of sterile technique for gowning, gloving setting up and passing instruments for podiatric procedures. Education: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-06. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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.

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.

Contacts

• Address Cheyenne VA Medical Center 2360 East Pershing Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82001 US
• Name: Dana Simmons
• Phone: 504-377-6420
• Email: [email protected]