About the Position: This position performs as a Health Technician (Otolaryngology) performing a combination of technical and administrative (non-professional) tasks related to the treatment and care of patients (inpatient/ambulatory) in Otolaryngology/ENT clinic within the Medical Treatment. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service which includes 1) Updating electronic medical records using automated computer systems; 2) Preparing sterile fields for surgical procedures; 3) Monitoring medical supply inventories; and 4) Processing laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Direct the flow of patients; obtain medical and personal data and accurately transcribe into the patient medical record (hard copy and/or electronic) according to established techniques and procedures.
Prepare schedules for daily appointments, conduct check-in procedures, and records data utilizing automated computer-based systems.
Administer basic medications via atomizer in accordance with surgeons’ orders and standard operating procedures.
Prepare, perform, handle and documents specimens and arrange for laboratory and other tests.
Serve as a Scrub Technician and Circulator in the operating room for variety of complex Otolaryngology procedures.
Assist anesthetist during induction and throughout surgical procedure.
Maintain aseptic techniques maintenance during the process of preparing for and assisting in the surgical procedure.
Perform counseling and/or educational teaching to patients under the guidance of nurses, interns, residents and staff physicians.
Ensure the sterile condition and adequacy of supplies in patient care areas and storage rooms.
Perform inventory of assigned examining rooms to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
Prepare schedules for daily appointments, conduct check-in procedures, and records data utilizing automated computer-based systems.
Manage inventory, cleans and stocks exam and operating rooms with the appropriate equipment and disposables and follow relevant infection control, safety, and equipment management procedures.