Health Technician (Urology)
Location: Nellis AFB Nevada
Description: Department of the Air Force is at present recruited Health Technician (Urology) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win Â…in air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power . That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
DUTIES:
The primary purpose of this position is: The function of the service is to provide Urological surgical and medical care and treatment including both diagnostic and surgical procedures, for eligible military and dependent patients, and to provide training for residents and new urology technicians. The purpose of this position is to serve as special assistant to the urological surgeon in performance of highly specialized surgical procedures and to prepare endoscopic patients and the necessary special equipment for such procedures. The work ensures ongoing support and delivery of quality patient care in an Air Force hospital and Air Force surgical residency program.
Set up endo-fiberoptic equipment Assist as circulating technician in the Operating Room Perform urinary catheterization on patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatrics, to include changing suprapubic catheters.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service, or equivalent pay system, which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your experience includes performing work in support of medical or health personnel such as urologists.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of a wide range of urology care theories, principles, procedures and tecniques to instruct, direct and advise urology technicians. In addition, knowledge of human body structure and function with skill sufficient to communicate with and understand exchanges with surgeons and nurses.
Knowledge of word, excel, power point and CHCS, ALHTA and Essentris computer programs or similar programs.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Skill in setting up training and teaching specialized urology equipment such as electronic flow rate machines, urodynamic machines, rigiscans. Care, maintenance and set up of cystoscopes and ureteroscopes. Use of maintenance sterilization equipment and processes as applicable.
Skill in oral and written communication and in writing with a diverse group of medical professionals in an effective collaborative manor.
Ability to utilize principles of teaching and learning to faciliatate in-service teaching activities leading to a successful outcome to promote quality care for th urology patient.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS :
Successful completion of child care background check is required.
Proof of urology technician is highly desired.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
CATEGORY RATING: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. Please follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
Category 3 , Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
Category 2 , Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
Category 1 , Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
Your rating will be based on your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you category rating score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration.
The Category Rating Process does not add veteran' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference eligible who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher)
BENEFITS:
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc
OTHER INFORMATION:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/ ).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:14:32 GMT