Health Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas is seeking a Health Technician. This Direct Hire Solicitation allows for recruitment incentives and potential student loan repayment. Positions may be filled in various departments within the medical center.

US Citizens may apply; basic requirements include a year of specialized experience or a bachelor’s degree with related coursework. Education and experience can be combined to meet the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining vital signs and educating patients.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments and coordinating care.
• Federal Service eligibility or eligibility for Direct Hire is required/considered.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document findings.
• Educate patients on health procedures and care instructions.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments and follow-ups.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Patient education

Appointment scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

24 semester hours in health sciences

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• Positions may be filled in various departments within the medical center.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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.

Basic Requirement for Health Technician:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes obtaining vital signs, educating patients, and scheduling appointments. 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 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.