The Health Technician (Urology) primarily assists in the urological care of inpatients and outpatients, managing daily operations and technical activities in Urology Clinics. Duties include performing clinical procedures like urologic exams, catheter care, and handling specialized equipment under physician guidance. The technician also provides non-clinical support, coaching staff, distributing workloads, and coordinating with the Nurse Manager to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Duties

Prepares instruments for the full range of Urology procedures, sets up for the procedure and handles the instrumentation. Prepares, labels, and documents pathological specimens for appropriate laboratory testing. Operates Urodynamic equipment and performs Uroflow, CMG, and EMG testing. Maintains proper levels of disposable and non-disposable supplies. Ensures that endoscopic instruments are maintained in sufficient quantity and in good order. Performs proper cleaning, sterilization, storage, and maintenance of fiberoptic instruments, light sources, and auxiliary equipment. Submits work orders and requests for replacements. Reads, analyzes, and interprets SOPs, directives, policies, and regulations to disassemble, pre-clean, high-level disinfection, and storage of reusable medical equipment. Interviews patients and reviews records prior to all procedures to determine the presence of allergies or contraindications. Coordinates with Infection Control Services regarding policies and procedures. Educates Urology personnel on the usage of endoscopic instruments and environmental sanitation. Assists co-workers to perform urologic procedures using equipment properly and manage patient flow efficiently. Maintains supportive relationships with patients, explains procedures to be performed and gives necessary instructions, answers questions, and assists in resolving patient complaints. Participates in proper patient identification and procedural site verification using Universal Protocol and Time-Out procedures. Complies with all Infection Control Policies and Procedures. Educates students and new personnel on aseptic technique, hand hygiene, and proper PPE. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Urology)/PD031000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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: handling, cleaning, high level disinfection, and maintaining endoscopic equipment, including multiple catheters; using aseptic and sterile techniques and must apply these principles during endoscopic procedures, endoscopic surgery, and minor surgical procedures; handling various specimens for culture, cytology, and other special studies in a safe and efficient manner; AND charting vital signs, wound care, surgical staple removal, Urodynamic equipment, insertion, proper maintenance, applying knowledgeable of multiple types of catheters and problem solving Foley catheter malfunction. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analysis and Problem SolvingCommunicationComputer SkillsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Interpersonal EffectivenessMedical InformationPatient CareTechnical Competence 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. 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: Work involves various physical demands requiring the employee to be versatile in the many functions performed. These include sedentary work performed at a desk with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and lifting of lightweight records and supplies (rarely exceeding 25 pounds). The demands may be unpredictable requiring the incumbent to adjust accordingly. May be required to assist in transporting and transferring patients from wheelchair or stretcher to the examination environment. Will be responsible for moving urology equipment as necessary. Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to assemble and clean endoscopic instruments is required. The ability to bend, stoop, stretch, lift, and position patients is frequently necessary. 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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]