Health Technician (Orthopedic)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; California; In loco; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA invites applications for a clinical support role at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California. A Direct Hire Solicitation is in effect, and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those new to Federal service.

US Citizens may apply. The position requires one year of specialized experience with casts, vital signs, and assisting providers during minor procedures, and graduate-level education in

Competenze

• One year of specialized experience including fabricating, applying, modifying, or removing casts.
• Experience obtaining vital signs.
• Experience assisting providers during minor surgical procedures.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Casting procedures

Minor surgical assistance

Formazione

Graduate level education (9 semester hours) in kinesiology/health science/orthopedic technology

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Position:

This position is located at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

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.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes fabricating, applying, modifying, or removing various types of casts; obtaining vital signs; assisting providers during minor surgical procedures.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Education:

A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as kinesiology, health science, or orthopedic technology.

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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.