Job opening: Health Technician (Hearing Conservation)
Salary: $39 576 - 51 446 per year
Published at: Jan 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Fallon in Fallon, Nevada.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Duties
Perform audiometric tests of hearing sensitivity using manual and automatic instruments.
Provide hearing conservation support services to include fitting of personal hearing protectors, counseling, and training of noise exposed personnel.
Schedule personnel appointments for initial and follow-up testing.
Maintain audiometric equipment, ordering supplies as needed.
Assist staff by screening records for occupational health histories.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- 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.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 30 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.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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 maintaining patient files; scheduling appointments in a medical setting; and assisting with performing hearing tests using manual and automatic instruments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR
Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, Health Administration or Health Sciences.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Contacts
- Address JT-DHA-DD83DP DHA STAND-ALONE MKT
DO NOT MAIL
Various Locations, CA 00000
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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