Health Technician (MICU)
Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Sets up examination areas for various types of procedures. Obtains and prepares specialized equipment as well as routine supplies for those procedures. Prepares the patient and assists as needed. Receives and directs patients, answers routine inquiries and makes referrals. Assists patients in contacting volunteer or social services as needed. Receives and responds to a number of unclear inquiries from patients concerning a variety of medical, personnel, and administrative matters. Determines nature of inquiry and independently responds to all administrative questions. Expected to perform a wide variety of clinical tasks, such as:
Observe, report, and record general and specific physical and behavioral signs/symptoms of change in a patient's condition. Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate. Sets up equipment, determines Technical Factors, and sets controls. Operates equipment and instruments. Adjusts and adapts specialized equipment for difficult procedures. Operates and monitors EKG equipment for both 12 and 15 leads. Teaches Patients Proper Health Care Practices:
Reinforces patient health and discharge education as directed by the Registered Nurse. Work Schedule:
Various shifts; Rotating weekends; rotating holidays Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician (MICU)/PD01643A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Continuous Telemetry Monitoring Experience. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationTechnical CompetenceTechnical Problem Solving 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:
The variety of duties reflects a variety of potential extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, carrying items, typing, writing, as well as lifting heavy, sometimes immobile patients. The incumbent is expected to utilize good body mechanics and have stamina to withstand a stressful environment. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Observe, report, and record general and specific physical and behavioral signs/symptoms of change in a patient's condition. Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate. Sets up equipment, determines Technical Factors, and sets controls. Operates equipment and instruments. Adjusts and adapts specialized equipment for difficult procedures. Operates and monitors EKG equipment for both 12 and 15 leads. Teaches Patients Proper Health Care Practices:
Reinforces patient health and discharge education as directed by the Registered Nurse. Work Schedule:
Various shifts; Rotating weekends; rotating holidays Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician (MICU)/PD01643A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Continuous Telemetry Monitoring Experience. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationTechnical CompetenceTechnical Problem Solving 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:
The variety of duties reflects a variety of potential extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, carrying items, typing, writing, as well as lifting heavy, sometimes immobile patients. The incumbent is expected to utilize good body mechanics and have stamina to withstand a stressful environment. 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/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$41,459 to $53,897 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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