The primary purpose of the position is to support the clinical and administrative functions of VISN 10 CFU and Prosthetics Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The incumbent works under supervision of the Production supervisor. The primary purpose of the position is to perform technical work in the VISN 10 CFU - and assist in the design, fabrication, repair, and modification the many varieties of orthotic devices prescribed by a physician.

Duties

**THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS ANNOUNCMENT MAY CLOSE SOONER THAN POSTED DATE. This is an open continuous announcement that will be used to fill vacant Health Technician 12/07/2023 position through 09/23/2024. All applicants applying will be reviewed every two weeks or upon Management's request. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after you submit your application. Applications will expire three (3) months after they are submitted. You will need to reapply and submit a complete application packet every three months if you still want to be considered for the position. This position provides clinical, administrative, technical, and direct patient care support. In this capacity, the incumbent must be skillful and flexible in establishing goals and setting priorities due to the fluctuating needs of the clinical staff - based on the following areas: Fabrication Task 50% -Under the guidance of the Orthotist and/or Prosthetist the incumbent will perform all duties involved with orthotics and prosthetic skills in the repairing, fabrication, and modification of orthotic and prosthetic devices for the treatment of patients. -Under the direction of the Orthotist and/or Prosthetist will assist the professional staff in the treatment and care of seriously disabled veterans to include amputees, spinal cord injury patients and those with related disabilities requiring the use of orthotic, prosthetic and footwear devices to take the place of, or assist, a part of or function of the body which is lost or impaired. -Will perform under the direction of the Orthotist and/or Prosthetist repairing, and modifying, on prefabricated appliances, such as lumbo sacral supports, cervical collars, elastic support hose, off the shelf braces, abdominal binders, etc. Will assist the orthotic lab in fabricating orthotic components together. Will be responsible for performing a broad range of work, which involves the choice of materials, fabrication and fitting under the supervision of the Orthotist and/or Prosthetist. Each device is constructed and fitted to meet the most rigid prescription requirement.-Knowledge to be able to scan impressions boxes and design plaster cast for the fabrication of Prosthetics and orthotic devices. Inventory Management 30% - Will maintain stock of material or supplies for fabrication and off the shelf prosthetic and orthotic devices utilizing the prosthetics inventory package (PIP); - Carries out responsibilities of submitting, packing and shipping necessary items as related to work and items that was fabricated .- Will be responsible for maintaining his Orthotic Lab work orders in the Prosthetics package in the DHCP/VISTA/WIP. These work orders explain what needs to be done for the patient. The work orders need to be closed correctly to reflect time spent and materials used. This becomes a permanent part of the patients' Prosthetic record. This also affects the quarterly obligations report for headquarters. Admin/General Support 20 % - Will be responsible for maintaining electronic progress notes on patients that he/she has treated with support from the Orthotist and/or Prosthetist. - Will be responsible for all clean up assignments. This includes keeping the following organized, clean and neat: workbench, general work and storage area; - Complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided. Promptly reports all accidents and notifies supervisor of unsafe/unhealthful conditions in the workplace. Attends scheduled training sessions and participates in facility or service level safety promotions as directed by supervisor. Knows fire drill and emergency plans for work area, including location of all emergency fire equipment. - Maintains current knowledge of new items, procedures and techniques as related to their scope of practice. - Maintains lab equipment with respect to maintenance and cleanliness. Follow established procedures in performing preventive maintenance on shop equipment. - Carries out responsibilities of submitting, packing and shipping necessary items as related to work, and items that was fabricated. - Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician Ortho/Prosthetics/PD91534A, PD91534A, and PD91839 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/23/2024. For GS-5: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Communication and interpersonal relations, including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers. Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, electronic and print; Knowledge of the mechanical function of prosthetic and sensory aids appliances. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Ability to read and understand prescriptions and orthotic procedures to unde1take the fabricating of orthotic appliances. Knowledge of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service mission, regulations, and policies regarding eligibility for treatment, as they are necessary to adequately determine a patient's eligibility/entitlement for equipment. OR Substitute Education for Experience: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-05 level. Applicants may have a combination of education and experience to qualify at this level. Experience and education as described above must equate to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience must equal to one hundred percent.You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:ManufacturingApplies Technology to TasksAttention to DetailExperience 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 position demands a moderate degree of exertion and a high degree of dexterity, long periods of standing and long-distance walking from clinic to clinic may be required. Other physical demands will include but not limited to; bending, kneeling, some lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.) and work with some power tools. 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 Northern Indiana HCS 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN 46953 US
• Name: Mary Ann Kalis Jordan
• Phone: (313) 917-7841
• Email: [email protected]