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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.
Learn more about this agency12/20/2023 to 03/28/2024
$38,042 - $55,126 per year
Salary listed reflects GS5 to a GS 6. Salary will be determined upon selection
GS 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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OCA-FY24-HealthTech-610
767089800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees of this agency.
ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
**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
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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/23/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12236326.
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